goods for nothing. It was my place to keep accounts of goods being brought up, and if there had been an offer to bring up the goods free I should not have kept account of them. After referring to the District Railways Act, his Worship said the point to be • decided was whether the plaintiffs were common carriers, and, if so, it would be necessary to show that they had a regular scale of charges. It would seem, however, that the plaintiffs were, at the time, only servants of the Company, and the Company not having declared the rail way open, by complying with the Act, they had no right whatever to carry goods. The plaintiffs had taken upon themselves the right to carry goods on the line, at their own risk, and therefore they would have to take the consequences. Plaintiffs would be nonsuited with costs. Mr. Williams gave’ notice of appeal. ' THE DRINK BILL. Mr. Baldwin produced his books, and found Hodgson’s account in the ledger, ■Which started with a balance of account Ll 3 os. 6d. : By Mr. Branson —My books are correct. The item “By one mare, April, L 30,” is correct. Do not know what part of April it was. The charge I made per bottle of beer was 6d. The greater portion of the beer defendant had from me was colonial beer. Will contradict the defendant if he swears that most of the items were for drinks sold over the bar. By Mr. Ireland—When defendant got drink at the bar ho usually paid for them. I am certain that since the settlement with the mare that defendant has not had drinks to the extent of more than L 3 for which he has not paid. , George Smerdie, sworn, said he had stayed about a month or five weeks with Hodgson. While I lived at Hodgson’s, I sometimes went to Baldwin’s for beer. The most of the beer was in shilling bottle?. Used to go three or four times a week, and often five or six times in the day. I might have got fourteen bottles of beer at a time. By Mr. Branson —The beer was bottled draught beer. I used to see the beer put into the bottles. J. Waylie sworn, said he was book keeper to Mr. Baldwin. Had seen bottles of beer taken away for Hodgson. The items were entered into the ledger from the day book. By Mr. Branson—lf lam away for a day or two Mr. Baldwin puts the items on a piece of paper, and I enter the amounts from the slips. Have seen Hodgson get beerin bottles. Mr. Branson submitted that all the items, with the exception of these marked as “ Cash,” should be struck out. It had been held that the Trippling Act was in force in the Colony, and he denied that the objection was a technical one. It was only- equivalent to a person bringing a claim before that Court for an amount exceeding LIOO, which would be beyond the j jurisdiction of his Worship ; so, in like manner, the Court could not adjudi cate on a case like the present. The fact of the Tippling Act being in force within the .colony, placed the claim of the plaintiff beyond the jurisdiction of the Court. Mr. Branson asked for a nonsuit. Mr. Ireland argued that the Tippling Act was meant to prohibit publicans from allowing men to remain on the premises and run up a score for drinks. The case nowbefore the Court was entirely different, as the drinks had been supplied in bulk and taken off the premises. His "Worship quoted the case of Highett v. Macdonald, N.Z. Jurist, vol. 3, and said the Tippling Act in its entirety was in force within the colony, and therefore all goods supplied at one time, which did not amount in the whole to 205., could not be recovered. Therefore all items in the claim which did not in the total amount to that sum would have to be erased, and, as far as he saw, the only items which could be recovered were those for cash. The alleged settlement of L2O could not be entertained as it only settled the claim-in part, and, leaving a balance, the whole account would necessarily be in ' dispute. The sum of L2O would go as a contra against the amount which the • plaintiff could legally recover. Judgment would be given for the defendant with costs L2 2s. Mr. Baldwin gave notice of appeal. CLAIMS FOR OATS. Murphy v. Little. Claim LI 14s. Gd. Mr. O’Reilly for plaintiff; Mr. Branson for defendant. Judgment was given for LI ss. 4d., and costs 15s. Murphy v. .Little. Claim Ll 7 Is. 6d., value of oats belonging to plaintiff, which it was alleged had been wrongfully appro priated by defendant for his own use Mr. O’Reilly for plaintiff; Mr, Branson for defendant. A portion of the claim was for L 5, damages, through the loss -sustained by plaintiff in not being able to crop his land in consequence of inability to obtain seed oats. The defence was that the oats had been taken by plaintiff’s permission in payment of an account. Judgment was given for Ll 3 17s. 4d., and costs L 3 4s. His Worship refused an application by Mr. Branson to appeal. APPLICATION FOB REHEARING. Mr. O’Reilly applied for a rehearing in the case of Little v. Murphy, heard on the 27th July, but his Worship would not grant the application.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Tuesday, August 3. The sitting of the Council to-day lasted only forty minutes, from 2.30 till 3.10, and the business, besides merely formal and routine matters, consisted of the first reading of the following Bills, sent from the Lower House:—lmprest Snpply, Maori Prisoners Detention, Banks and Bankers, Mercantile Law, Chattels Securities, Bills of Exchange, Procedure, Arms, and Census Act Amendment. The Hon. W. H. Reynolds gave notice for a return of all who draw petitions from the New Zealand Government, the _ amounts, and for what services they were awarded. v The Hon. N. Wilson gave notice to ask what the Government intend to do re purging of the J.P. roll, and for a return of all JJ.P. gone insolvent in the last ten months. Ah adverse committee report was brought up on the Oamaru Harbor Bill. The Port Molyneux Reserves Leasing Act was read a second time, and the Pharmacy Bill recommitted and further amended.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Monday, August 2. EVENING SITTING. The House met at 7.30 p.m. The Hon. J. Bryce moved the second reading of the Native Lands Frauds Pre vention Bill. The motion was agreed to. The Hon. J. Bryce moved the second reading of the Native Succession Bill. . The motion was agreed to. ' The House then went into Committee bn the Native Lands Court Bill. Major Te Wheoro moved the insertion f an additional clause in the Bill, to the effect that before any case went into the Native Land Court it should bo submitted to a Native Committee appointed for the purpose. The Hon. J. Bryce opposed the amend ment on the ground that it would lead to very great confusion. On the proposal to postpone the clause the addition of which was proposed, Mr. Hall skid that if it was only with the desire to consult with the Native Minister that the postponement was wanted, before passing the clause, the • Native Minister would be prepared to

meet the Maori members to-morrow, and make such concessions as he possbly could before the final passing of the Bill. If members were earnest in their professions that would be deemed quite enough. Mr. Moss said that what they had to complain of was the utter indifference with which their appeals were treated by Ministers. Not one word was vouchsafed to them in reply to their appeals, as if these appeals were utterly unworthy of notice. He was sure that the members, lying asleep as they were on the Govern ment benches, would not submit to be treated in that way if they were in opposi tion. He held in his hand a closely printed sheet of double demy, which he would read for their benefit. Amid cries of “ Speak up,” and “ Go on,” the mem ber said he Avould read it again. Mr. Allwright said this was an example of what the great Liberal party could do. They had been ten weeks in session, and yet they had done nothing. In fact, this great Liberal party would not allow them to do anything, practically. Mr. George rose to a point of order, which the Chairman ruled.

Mr. Lundon said it was now past two o’olock, and if Government had no con sideration for itself, he hoped it would consider the state of the House and the time of night. Mr. Seddon said that the Bill had been before the House for a considerable time, and they ought to have had their proposals on the Order Paper, so as to have the question fairly considered by the House. He proposed an adjournment for half an hour, with a view of ascertaining if any arrangement could be arrived at. Sir George Grey said the Maoris had asked for a consideration which he thought was perfectly reasonable. There was no attempt to coerce Government; but, oh the contrary, Government desired to trample on the rights of what he admitted was a minority in the House. Mr. George moved that progress be re ported. The House divided—Ayes, 13 ; Noes, 28. The Chairman leR the chair for half an hour, on a resolution. At 3 a.m., Mr. Speight said that if the natives were satisfied no one would oppose the Bill. The Hon. J. Bryce said if they would allow the clause to pass, Government would consent to the recommittal of the Bill to test any question of amendment the native members might bring forward. The proposed additional clause was withdrawn. Clause 16 was then put and agreed to, and the Bill was reported as amended. The House rose at 3.30 a. m. Tuesday, August 3. The House met at 2.30 p.m. Sir William Fox presented a petition against the retention of the bottle licens ing system. Mr. Wright moved that the report of the Committee on the Ashburton County Council Waterworks Bill be agreed to. Mr. Hurst submitted that it was most improper to authorise further borrowing by local bodies. He also pointed out that the security proposed was not by any means adequate, and argued that this was a point for the consideration of Par liament, inasmuch as that the creditor would look to the colony in the event of a local body not being able to meet t its en gagements. The Hon. J. Hall said that the water was wanted for irrigation purposes, and the settlers were willing to rate themselves for the purpose. What they wanted was to borrow L 50,000 on the security of their rates, and he thought it would be a cruel wrong to refuse it. The motion was carried. On the motion of Mr. Wright, The amendments made in the Malvern Water Race Bill w r ero agreed to. _ Mr. Pyke.moved for leave to introduce a Bill to amend the Education Act, 1877. The motion was carried on the voices and the Bill read a first time. The following also were introduced and read a first time :—:A Bill to Permit the Borough of Caversham, South Dunedin and St. Kilda to amalgamate (Mr. Bar ron) ; the Miscellaneous Native Claims Bill (Mr. Bryce). The Hon. J. Bryce said that the Public Works Statement would be brought down to-morrow evening. They would then go on with the Public Works Estimates, and having got them through, Government would state what Bills they mean to pass, and what they meant to withdraw. When 'the House rose he would ask leave to sit to-morrow morning at 11 o’clock. The House then went into Committee on the Native Lands Bill, and adjourned at 1 a. m. Wednesday, August 4. The House met at 2.30. The Ashburton County Council Water works and Malvern Water Race Bills were read a third time and passed. Mr. Pitt presented a petition from 124 persons residing in Nelson, against the imposition of the beer tax. Replying to questions, it was stated there were 16,000 descriptions of railway tickets, and the price could not be printed on each. —Railway officers in both the North and South Islands would be required to wear uniform on duty.—Go vernment was not aware of any complaint made of bodies receiving public money not being open to the press. —Government did not think it desirable that all in quiries into misdemeanour of Civil Ser vants or railway officials should be open to thepress.—Government had not thought it necessary to make an exploration of the road up Heaphy Valley, between Collingwood and Karamea, as no funds were available for the purpose. —The'charge of cruelty alleged to have been practised in Nelson gaol on a prisoner named Thom son would be fully inquired into—The practice had been to make considerable ad vances for Maori lands which had not passed through the Court ; but it was now almost entirely discontinued. —Go- vernment did not intend io amend the New Zealand Institute Act so as to render the subsidies subject to annual appro priation.—Government thought it might be possible to establish some sys- of rural police at a compara tively low rate of pay in such country districts, where it has been found neces sary, with a view of retrenchment, to re move the police of the regular force formerly stationed there, so that life and property may have some protection.—Go vernment did not think it was expedient to add to the Licensing Bill before the House provisions enabling persons aggrieved by decisions of the Licensing Bench to appeal from such decisions, such appeal to be heard by a Board to be elected annually by ratepayers in each district, and be called, “The Licensing Appeal Board.”—Speaking for himself, the Treasurer said he thought persons, between the closing of the books and the declaration of the bonus in the Government insurance should be allowed to participate, and that the whole system of Government annuities was about being overhauled by competent actuaries, when the report on the subject would be taken into consideration. —Government had the reports of the several Royal Commissions under consideration. With some of these recommendations they agreed, and to others they dissented. They would give effect to the former, and reject the latter. —Responsibility for the mal-constructed railway waggons lay with the Dunedin workshop.—Free public library subsidies would not be renewed.—Government would be prepared to bear its fair share of the expense attending the extermination of the rabbit nuisance on Government reserves and lands not leased.—The Go vernment [offices and property were insured equally in all colonial offices in New Zealand. —Government had, in ac

cordance with the recommendation of the Public Petitions Committtee ordered the prosecution of James Gilmour for perjury. A Bill to amend the Law Practitioners Act was introduced and read a first time. The Hon. John Hall announced that the Public Works Statement world not be ready until Friday evening. In Committee, the Natives Lands Fraud Prevention Bill was further con sidered. The House adjourned at 5.30. The Legislative Council threw out the Hospital and Charitable Aaid Endowment Bill.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

(By Telegraph from our own Correspon dent. ) Wellington, Aug. 4. So far, the week has been frittered away in making the smallest possible progress with the Native Lands and Lands Courts Bills ; and Sir George Grey teaching the Maoris the art of stonewalling till three o’clock in the morning. The Public Works Statement is again postponed until Friday evening. Mr. Saunders’ question re the paternity of the Shag railway wagons, after being put off by Mr. Oliver for a week, was this afternoon answered by a pretence of lay ing a paper on the table, and a statement that the preponderance of evidence pointed to their having been built in the Government workshops at Dunedin, under the eye of the Government officials-in that wonderful establishment.

Fearful Tragedy

AT KYEBURN DIGGINGS. — A WOMAN MURDERED BY THE CHINESE. [by telegraph.] Dunedin, Aug. 4. A fearful tragedy occurred last night at Kyeburn diggings. Mrs Young, a highly respectable elderly widow women, living alone, but with Chinese in proximity, was found brutally maltreated. She died this afternoon, having been conscious for a few minutes only. Great distress is felt throughout the district in consequence of the horrible proceeding. The motive for the crime appears to have been robbery, as the contents of Mrs Young’s purse were taken, together with her watch, trinkets, etc. The house was broken into, and evidently stones had been used to force an entrance, as tw r o boulders were found in side marked with blood. The murdered woman was in good circumstances, and was universally respected.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE. (Reuter's Telegrams.) London, July 31. Arrived —Margaret Galbraith and Cor iolanus, from Lyttelton ; Comadre, from Timaru ; at New York, Eleanor Vernon, from Auckland. August 2. The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone is suffering from slight congestion of the lungs, with feverish symptoms. To-day being a bank holiday, all the markets are closed. The Government have recalled Sir Bartle Frere from the Governorship of the Cape Colony. The cricket match, Australians v. Gloucestershire county team, at Clifton, was resumed to-day. The attendance at the match was very large throughout the day. The Australians went in first, and were all out for 110 runs, M’Donnell being caught after making forty-two. The Home team then went in for their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost six wickets for 120. Mr. Gladstone is doing as well as can be expected from the nature of his illness, but the feverish symptoms which accom pany congestion of the lungs still con tinue. August 3. The illness of the Right Hon. Mr. Gladstone has caused great excitement in England and abroad. He still continues, however, to improve, but it is believed that he will be unable to attend the House of Commons during the remainder of the session. Paris, August 2. The French millitary commission, which was to have proceeded to Greece to re organise the Greek army, has been abandoned. Constantinople, Aug. 3. The Turkish forces in .the district of Epirus and Thessaly have been increased to the extent of 50,000 troops, in view of possible hostilities with Greece. Calcutta, August 2. The telegraph line has been cut between the Indian frontier and Cabul. According to the latest news from Afghanistan, Ayoob Khan is quiescent, and has not taken any steps to follow up his victory. General Burrows continues his defensive measures, and has brought back all his infantry to Candahar. August 3. Further details are to hand regarding the attack made on General Burrows at Candahar by Ayoub Khan’s forces. 20 officers and 400 British troops, with 800 friendly Natives, have been killed and wounded.

AUSTRALIAN. [Per Reuter's Agency.) Melbourne, August 2. A verdict of temporary insanity has been brought in against Greer, who shot his wife and a Frenchman named Soun clrey, at the Opera House, through a fit of jealousy. The following list of the new Ministry has been submitted to his Excellency the Governor by Mr. Berry :—Premier, Mr. Berry; Chief Secretary, Mr. Smith ; Minister tor Education, Mr. B. Patterson; Minister for Railways, Mr. N. M. K. Yale; Treasurer or Attorney-General, Mr. R. Richardson ; Minister for Lands, Mr. G. D. Langridge ; Minister jj for Public Works. Mr. H. R. Williams; Minister for Mines, Mr. A. T. Clark. The office of Commissioner of Customs and others are unfilled. Melbourne, Aug. 3.- Professor Pearson and Mr. Robert D. Reid, members of the Legislative Council will join Mr. Berry’s Ministry without portfolios. Sailed —Rotorua, for Bluff. The portfolio of Postmaster-General in Mr. Berry’s Ministry is still unfilled. It is expected that Sir John O’Shanassy will assume an independent attitude in the Assembly during the present session. In the re-election of Ministers, several are being opposed. The P. and O. Co. ’s steamer Matara, with the inward Suez mail, which left London on July 2nd, arrived at King George’s Sound to-day.

INTERPROYIN 01AL. (Per Press Association.) Auckland, August 2. The French warship Duichen has sailed for Tahiti. At the inquest on the body ef Mrs. Stone, Otahutu, found dead in the street, the evidence showed that death had re sulted from heart disease. The colt, by Thunderbolt, otit of Lyra, purchased from Mr. R. H. D. Fergusson, of Gorton, by Sir Hercules Robinson, will be shipped by the Rotomahana for Wellington to-morrow. The Industrial Home enquiry is closed.

Mr. Habens returns to Wellington to morrow. and will report to Government. New Plymouth, Aug. 3. Another hatch of native prisoners, twelve in number, wore brought into town by the constabulary last night. The natives have hitherto given their captors little or no trouble, but those brought into town last night were a very obstinate lot. When taken out of their cells this morn ing they refused to return to them when ordered to do so, and the gaoler had to summon the constabulary, who had con siderable trouble in putting the prisoners back into the cells of the gaol. Two or three serious scuffles ensued between the constabulary and the natives before they were safely lodged. The following are the names of the prisoners, some of whom arrested are among the worst of their race :—Te Whemaroa, Hata, Wainui, Rangapana, Teoto, Roto, Wharawhera, Te Kau, Hike, Tainui, Hotupai, and Rangawharoa. New Plymouth, Aug. 4. Eight more natives, engaged fencing, have been arrested and brought to town this evening. On the arrival of the Hine moa to-morrow morning, the prisoners (numbering forty) will embark, and be taken on to Lyttelton direct. Wellington, Aug. 3. The latest official information about the Lake Mapourika diggings, near Okarito, is that about sixty miners are in that locality, and five parties on gold. The statements of the miners vary as to the value of the claims, and nothing appears to be trustworthy upon this head. It is believed that a fairly payable goldfield will be developed, but it will take time, and an immediate rush is to be depre cated. At the Education Board to-day it was stated that the funds were in such a position lhat no reduction in salaries could be made before the beginning of the year. A motion that the Bible be read in schools was withdrawn. A severe shock of earthquake was felt here at three this morning. It was the heaviest experienced here for years past. A man named Yause, arrested yes terday for threatening to shoot his wife, was charged at the Magistrate’s Court this morning with lunacy. He had admitted that his action was due to excessive drink ing. Case remanded until Thursday for medical examination. Wellington, August 4. The nautical enquiry into the recent accident to the barque Malay has been adjourned, to enable the Magistrate, Assessor, and Counsel to visit the locality of the accident. Henry Mace’s house, on his station, near Foxton, was destroyed by fire last night. Dunedin, Aug. 3. The libel case, Samuel Slessinger, veterinary surgeon, v. T. R. Wheeler, was heard to-day in the Supreme Court. The action was for LSOO damages for the publication of plaintiff’s name in the Bankruptcy Gazette. A verdict for 20s. damages was given.

THE ASHBURTON GUA DIAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1880.



Alfred Harrison. UNDER BILL OF SALE. SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH. Alfred harrison win sell at his Yards, on SATURDAY next, a quantity of STOCK and PLANT, under Bill of Sale. NO RESERVE. 84g Business Notices.



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PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. swgg ROBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAVING had over thirty years’ ex perience in some of the leading establishments in England and Scotland, trusts by good workmanship and atten tion to business to merit a share of the patronage of the inhabitants of Ashburton and County. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. Specimens of Workmanship by R.M, shown in the window, AT MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Oflice), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 824g-429c 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 stocks—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



Matson, Cox, & Co ; TATTERSALL’S. SATURDAY NEXT, AUGUST 7, 1880. Messrs, h. matron & co. have received instructions from the Trustees of the Assigned Estate of Messrs. John Fraser and Co., Mount Somers, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT TATTERSALL’S ON SATURDAY NEXT, AUGUST 7, 1880, At 1 o’clock sharp. First-class Draught GELDINGS 2 Draught STALLION J HACK Contractor’s WAGON Iron Scoops, Ploughs, Horse Covers Harness, &c. &c. No reserve. H. MATSON & CO., 90g Auctioneers. Matson, 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 bo 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, & 00., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44a txt wi Mi-iwuuaiMtmijifcijijliWu-ga ia«MCgaWHUBatfV W fIMBKHAWMW Edmiston, Gundry, and Co. Property Sales. %/TESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, iVi & 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. 120 To Let. PLANTATION RESERVES. TO LET ON LEASE for ten years, Reserve 1780, containing forty-two acres, lately orcupied by Mr. Stalker, Tinwald, and Reserve 1783, containing eighty-three acres, near Winslow, on Great South Road. Conditions may be obtained of undersigned. Tenders, stating rentals offered per acre for first five years, and for remainder of term, will be received on or before MONDAY, 16th August, addressed “ Tender,” Chairman Plantation Board, c a re of ALEXANDER LEAN, Estate Agent, 87g Hereford Street, Christchurch. Wanted. OATS— Wanted to PURCHASE OATS in any quantity. Send samples to Geo. Maule, Commission Agent, near Tattersall’s, Christchurch. 46g ANTED KNOWN—That O. 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. 805a—417c ANTED, bya MARRIED COUPLE, unincumbered, SITUATION on station. Man, good general hand; wife, good cook. Would take management, if necessary. Apply, P.M.D., office of this paper. 726c-94g For Sale. BAR Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. 828 u SPRING WHEAT. FOR SALE, Prime Tuscan Seed Wheat, at four shillings per bushel, delivery at Trevenna Farm, Temuka, or Winslow Railway Station. JOHN GRIGG, •31g Longbeach. CHAFF ! CHAFF ! ! CHAFF !! ! MR. A. G. EARLE, of Wakanui, has a large supply of the above, which he is prepared to dispose of at 30s. per ton, in large or small quantities. 88© Public Notices. V. R. IN the Bankruptcy of TIMOTHY HURLEY, of Seafield Parmer. APPLICATION for the above-named Bankrupt’s discharge will be made to the District Court, Ashburton, on the 16th instant, at 11 o’clock a. m. Dated this 4th day of August, 1880. F. P. O’REILLY, 85a Solicitor for Debtor. V. R. IN the Bankruptcy of JAMES PORTER, of Ashburton, Dairy man. APPLICATION for the above-named Bankrupt’s discharge will be made to the District Court, Ashburton, on the 16th instant, at 11 o’clock a.m. Dated this 4th day of August, 1880. F. P. O’REILLY, 860 Solicitor for Debtor.



Public Notices. q «Sl' IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court or Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of ROBERT POWRIE, of Ashburton, Builder, a debtor. [HEREBY certify that at the first meeting or the creditors of the said debtor held at the District Court-house, Ashburton, this day, JOSEPH CLARK, of Tinwald, merchant, was appointed Trustee of the estate and effects of the said debtor, and the acceptance by the said Joseph Clark as such trustee has been duly filed in the said Court. Dated this 4th day of August, 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the Court. Branson and Purnell, Solicitors for debtor. 89G REWARD. STRAYED from M’Kerrow and Co.’s yard, Rakaia, on Saturday morning, July 24, FOUR HORSES, one a Chestnut DraoghtGelding, with white blaze down the face. One brown or black light Colt, with white stockings. One bay draught filly, rising 4yrs., and one half-bred brown gelding, collar-marked ; the latter is sup posed to have led them to Lowoliffs station, where he has been running. Any one giving such information to the under signed as will lead to their recovery will bo rewarded. Any one detaining them after this notice will be prosecuted. W. J. G. BLUETT, 724c-93g A uctioneer, Leeston. ’ LOAAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. THE ORDINARY MEETING will be held TO-MORROW NIGHT, August sth, at 7.30 sharp. All members requested to attend. Business : Nomination of officers. 727c-910 GEO. ST. HILL. NOTICE. I HEREBY CONVENE a MEETING of RATEPAYERS, to be held in the Office, at Methven, on THURSDAY, the 12th day of August, at 4 p.m., to consider correspondence received from the Chair man of the County Council, in reply to the resolution passed at the meeting held on the 13th inst. re the Water Supply. EDWARD CHAPMAN, Chairman, Mount Hutt Road Board. July 29th, 1880. 79g MISSING' FRIENDS. IP this should reach the eye of THOMAS ROACH, who left Nelson about six years ago, last heard of at R. Mcßae’s, Richmond, he will hear of some thing to his advantage by sending his address f o the Office of this Paper. 24g MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. METHVEN POUND. Applications, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up till noon on the 12th of August, from persons willing to act as POUNDKEEPER. W. B. COMPTON, 800 Overseer. Business Notices 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, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald.. 720c-02g T. A. GATES, QABINET MAKER, &0., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. All kinds of Furniture, Picture Frames, &c., on Sale and made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. * 4g HORSE PEED. OATS, BARLEY, Ac., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, 69g Tinwald. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Co. Merchant Tailors, TANORED STREET, (Nest 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. HODDER AND COMPANY, STOREKEEPERS, &c., Sole agents for Ashburton for the world famed “ Wanzers, h for “Singer’s” superior simple working machines, and “Wertheim’s” celebrated. A Large Supply just Received. Promptly Attended to. 63(5c-15g



Business Notices CONTINUATION OP THE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., W® Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock FOR GASH 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 OP OUR BUSINESS since coming to Ash burton. Prices of Goods at Home are greatly advanced, but we 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 Cd. 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. fid. Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. fid. 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 4s. 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. Blue 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. Cd. 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 555. 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 675. fid. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. fid. to 15s. fid. Men : Hats, at 4s. 9d., 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. Cd. 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 fit guaranteed. ORR AND CO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, NEW SADDLERY. &c„ &C. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wilis Street, Ashburton, (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 Horae and Saddle Cloths Rugs and Waterproofs Bridles, Bits, Martingales Whips, Spurs, Gloves Brushes, Combs, &c., &c. From the best makers, which will be sold at most reasonable prices. Harness 6f every description made to order, or repaired on the shortest notice. j. TAIT AND CO., (Next Cookson’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton.



Business Notices, CASH IN DEMAND AND CASH ON DEMAND AT I. R. HODDER & COMP’ YS ASHBURTON, A REAL GENUINE CASH SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Sawing Machines, Orockeryware 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*)S' 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 10M. to 6|d. A lot of Dress Stuffs reduced from Is. to 6fd. All Wool Serges, Cloaking, &c., reduced from Is. 9d. to Is. -|d. . French Merino, Russel Cords, Persian Cords, Alpaccas, Cobourgs, Baratheas, &c., &c., 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. Gd. to 4s. per dozen " Super Wide Mexicans, reduced from 7id. per yard to Gd. 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 8£ to s|d. per yard Crimean Shirting, reduced from Is. 2d. to Is. id. per yard Men’s Colored Fancy Regatta Shirts, reduced from 3s. Gd. to Ts. 9d. Men’s Strong Working Shirts, reduced from 3s. Gd to 2s. Gd. Felt Carpets, Is. 3d. per yard Hemp Druggetts 8| per yard White Blankets reduced from 15s. to 11a. Gd. Super. Whitneys, Kaiapoi, Roslyn, Grey, Blue, and Scarlet, equally reduced A large lot of Women’s Dressed arid Rough Brown Stockings, worth Is. 2d., reduced to Bid. per pair 60 dozen Plain, Striped, and Fancy Cotton and Merino, at and under 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 - Guffs and Collars reduced from Is. to'Gid. Clothing. 85 Men’s Tweed Suits from 275. Gd. Yictorian 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 of 50 pairs heavy Tweeds, original price, 16s. Gd. and 14s. Gd., all reduced to 10s. 9d. per pair Men’s Strong Tweed Coats from 15s. 9d. Men’s Blue Diagonal fast-color, 205.; Trousers and Yests, 18s. Gd. Men’s heavy Beaver Munster Coats, worth 425.; reduced to 295. Gd. 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. Gd. to 2s. 2d. Men’s Wool Shirts, Drawers Tweed and Felt Hats, Tweeds, Doe skins, &c. —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. Gd. to 14s. 6d., all at Bs. lid. per pair Ladies’ Strong Imitation Kid, 4s. lid. per pair Men’s Strong Elastic-side, 10s. Gd. Men’s best make Colonial Shooting, 15s. Gd. Men’s Heavy Watertights, 15s. Gd. , Men’s Bluchers, Bs. Gd. 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. Gd. NOTICE. The whole stock clea recently-bought, and well-selected. No Patterns out 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 anp Shoe Store. Sewing Machine Depot, Grocery and Crockery Store, Ironmongery and Hardware Stoke, 6755-510