SHIPPING.

STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington —Arawata, This Lay, Thursday, March 4 Passengers by 3.55 p.m. train. To be followed by Wakatipu, on Fri day, March 5. For Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland — Arawata, This Day, Thursday, March 4. Passengers by 3.55 p.m. train. To be followed by Penguin, on Satur day, March 6. For Port Chalmers —Wellington, This Day, Thursday, March 4. Passengers by 12.10 p.m. train. To be followed by Wanaka, Satur day, March 6. For Melbourne, via Bluff Rotorua, Tuesday, March 9. To be followed by Arawata, March 16, calling at Hobart Town. For Pioton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau Wellington, Tuesday, March 9. r» '■ ll

Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.tn, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 3.15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seaficld, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.

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Fergus. —On. Fob. 29, at Woodbine Cot tage, Ashburton, the wife cf Mr. Fergus, Mount Somers, of a son. SGBo

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1880.

The Victorian elections have decided the fate of the Berry Government, and like his prototype in New Zealand the great Dictator of Victoria has been forced to go into Opposition. His fall proves wbat ban often been alleged by cautious politicians, and by men who take pains to study human nature —that working men, though possibly for a time carried away and misled by specious promises, and bid dings for their favor on the part of men who adopt a policy because it is attractive to the mob, never fail, as time tries the men they have trusted, to find out the hollow parts, and emphatically reject quackery, insincerity, and incapacity. Mr. Berry’s Government has fallen in a colony where the franchise is held by the mass, and without doubt the working men must bo said to have been paramount. Yet they have found out that Mr. Berry was an idol with feet of clay, and now that he has outgrown his popularity, he has gone down before the re-action that was sure to follow upon the implicit trust reposed in him. To a certain extent there is a like ness between the fallen Liberal leader of Victoria, and the quondam Liberal leader of New Zealand —but only to a certain ex tent. Graham Berry, though a prominent man was never a brilliant one, while Sir George Grey, if he could have closed his political career without the contribution to his history of the last few years, would have had placed against his name a career that is seldom traced by public men. Sir George Grey’s weakest time was when he led the so called “ Liberal ” party of New Zealand, and even then his leadership was better than Graham Berry’s, who at his best was never to he named alongside Sir George at liH worst. V'jili nil his faults. fn George lijcv In-V'-I r.«tulo luo"'. k‘!'ii guilty "i ii. ; UV.bp-.s.kyV.

New Member of County.—Mr. Bul lock took his scat at the County Council yesterday, in room of the late Mr. Reed, of Westerfield. Borough Drainage. —Consideration of the Mayor’s application for a grant-iu-aid of drainage purposes in the borough was adjourned by the Count}' Council till next meeting of that body. The Hospital Surgical Instruments. .—At the County Council meeting yester day it was stated that invoices had been re ceived of the surgical instruments ordered for the Hospital. Tho instruments had been shipped by the steamer Garonne, and may be expected shortly. Grant to the Fire Brigade. —The County Council yesterday granted a sum (f LSO to the Fire Brigade’s funds, on the understanding that the services of our ex cellent brigade would be available for any fire outside the town, and conditionally on the grant being legal—the question to be submitted to the Council’s legal ad viser. Wheat Sales. —Messrs. Saunders’ Bros, are advised of tho following sales of wheat in London :—Ex Boyne, 575. per 4901b5. ; ex Wahnate, 58s. per 4901b5.; ex Crossfield, 58s. Gel. per 49Glb. Ashburton Borough Council.—A meeting of the Borough Council was held at 7 a.m. yesterday. Present—Messrs. E. Saunders, A. Orr, G. St. Hill, G. M. Robinson, R. Friedlander, andD. William son. Ihe members met at the Post Office, and were then driven to the head of the mill race where they inspected the works proposed by Mr. E. Saunders. Mr. C. E. Fooks was in attendance to give in formation respecting the levels, Ac. All the members were quite convinced that Mr. Saunders’ scheme was simple, cheap, and effectual, and surprise was expressed at its not having been adopted long ago. The members on their return held a meet ing in the Council’s offices, and a resolu tion was proposed by Mr. Saunders to the effect that the scheme he approved of, and the Engineer authorised to draw plans and specifications to be submitted to the Council on Monday next. The resolution was carried. We have no doubt now of the side channels being flushed within six weeks from the present date. The Grain Season in the South Rakaia District has has commenced, and already large quantities arc daily ar riving at the Rakaia station, both by dray and railway. On the Rakaia-Methvcn line loading banks arc being proceeded with at all the stations, so that farmers will have every facility for. getting away their produce. Some delay is being caused at the Rakaia station through senders not forwarding proper consign ment notes with their parcels, many loaded trucks having to stand -wait ing till the necessary informatiau is re ceived, and many of the trucks being un covered, should heavy rains set in a great deal of damage must necessarily be the result. Men appear to be scarce in the district just now, frequent enquiries being made fur hands to assist in carting in, and for threshing. It is expected that next week will see the delivery of corn in full swing. The Unemployed at Hawera.—A correspondent telegraphing from Hawera on Tuesday, has the following to say re garding tho crowd of unemployed sent to help the A.C. in roadmaking at tho Hawora camp : —Fully 75 per cent, of the ‘ ‘ unemployed ” sent up are physically un fitted for hard work upon the roads, and as showing the absurdity of their presence here, it may be mentioned that while these incapables are out on tho roads, between 20 and 30 Constabulary, who would otherwise also be at work road making, are required to act as a covering party by day, and sentries at night. Not only is the labor of those able-bodied men lost, but between 20 and 30 m en earning Gs. Gd. per day, are unremuneratively em ployed to guard a number -whose rate of pay is 3s. per day, and who aro physically incapable of getting through the same amount of work in a "Ron time as could be done by the Constabulary engaged in guarding them. Quite apart from the element of weakness that has been im parted to our position on the plains by tho advent of this useless crowd, it will be seen that a dead loss is incurred by Go vernment, and that the progress of road making will be actually impeded. The Maoris are puzzled at the presence of these unarmed men. It is said they aro attributing it to tho circumstance that we are short of arms. As a matter of fact, Enfields are on the ground for them, but it has not been thought desirable to dis tribute them.

Tiih Kumaba Chess Tournament.— The Chess Handicap Tournament is completed. There were 29 competitors, the dds being from pawn and move to queen and move. A. Petrie first, won 24 games, lost 4 ; Bulls second, won lost s|; Rev. Scott third, won 22, lost 6. All three were in the second class ; Janion first class came next, winning 20, and losing 8. THs was the most successful and largest chess tournament ever held in the Colony. The Australian Cricketers. —A pro minent member of the Australian team, writing to a friend in Dunedin, says—‘/As we leave for England on March 19, visit ing you is. now out of the question, but the team is very desirous of visiting New Zealand, and are considering now if we can do so on our return. If a lump sum is offered for the tour by the Colony, our visit may be assured ; but to come on our own account, requires consideration.

He Recovered His Chattels.— An Auckland telegram says Elder Pearce, of the Mormon Mission, had arranged for the passage to the Salt Lake City of the wife of a fisherman whom he had induced to accompany him thither. Nothing loth the woman, with three children, was safely ensconced on board,, when the fact became known to her husband, who promptly got out a warrant, and bad the woman and three children arrested and conveyed ashore. She was taken home in a cab.

Fair Warning.— A cablegram has been sent by Government to the Agent-General impressing on him the urgent necessity of all intending immigrants being fully in formed of the depression in the colony.

The Totalisatob. —The two totali sators in use on the Dunedin racecourse put through the sum of L72OG during the three days of the meeting.

Important Land Sales. —Messrs. Ed ucation Bros, and Gundry will hold an unusually important sale on Thursday, next, when among other properties to be submitted to auction, a store and dwell ing house, and several farms will be put up for competition, and the terms of sale are unusually reasonable.

Missing Evidence. —At the hearing of criminal cases on Tuesday, after the horse stealing case was disposed of, the case for stealing a saddle and bridle was called on, and it was discovered that Mr. Sam Brown, the owner, had decamped with the lot as soon as the first case was disposed of. He was soon brought back, and was informed by the Bench that he ran a very good chance of being charged with stealing his own horse and saddle.

Accident at Methven. —A man named Roberts, in the employ of Mr. Hood, while assisting to unload some bales of sacks from a truck at Methven, had his foot severely squeezed betwen a bale and the side of the truck. He was brought to Rakaia on Wednesday morning, and tidcou <>n I" rpiviclyhinr-b bv the 7 a m.

regret. having t.. record a serhui? loss mi.-- tamed by Mr. John Carter, of Grove Farm, Tinwald, by the loss of his entire Clydesdale horse, Merry ton. This horse and Billy Fan-play were imported last year from Scotland, where they had taken principal prizes at Scottish agricultural shows, and the large sum of LGOO was paid for Merry ton, who was looked upon as one of the best draught horses in the colony. His loss will be not only a pecuniary one to his owner, but a national one to breeders of good stock. South Rakaia School Committee. — The South Rakaia School Committee held its ordinary monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs. C. Tucker (Chairman), Sharp, Hartnell, and Cox. The minutes of the previous meeting, and also of a special meeting, were read and confirmed. Correspondence from the Board of Education was read, informing the Committee that the block of five acres, bounded by Mackie, Normanby, Cudland, and Dunford streets, on which the present school buildings stand, was reserved by Government as a school site. The resig nation of Miss Jack, assistant mistress, was received and accepted. The Chair man said ho had advertised for an assistant mistress, but had no applications. It was resolved to extend the time, and hold a special meeting on March IGth. A bill for L 5 los. Gd., for timber supplied to a former Committee was received, but its consideration was deferred. Mrs. Gainey wrote, asking to be paid L2 3s. 4d., for two months’ cleaning the school. It was resolved that Mrs. Gainey be paid for one month’s cleaning. The Chairman was authorised to have certain fences cut. The schoolmaster’s report was read and considered. It was resolved to recommend John Halo for the appointment of pupil teacher, subject to his passing the Fifth Standard. It was resolved to allow the school to be closed for a week during the time of examination for teachers’ certifi cates, to allow the master to attend the examinations.

Christchurch Assessment. —The as sessment of the City of Christchurch for this year amounted to L 222,204, which was reduced by L 3,143 by the Court. Last year the assessment in its reduced state was L 204,000.

Christchurch Tramways. After a great deal of trouble the tramway rails have been got into proper ox-dor, and as soon as the line has been passed by the Government Engineer traffic will com mence.

Tj-e Ashburton’s Bridges —The County engineer yesterday reported the comple tion of the bridge over Taylor’s stream, and tender’s wore ordex-ed by the Council to be invited for the approaches, in order to make the bridge available for traffic at an early- date. With x-egard to the Mount Somers bridge over the South Ashburton, tho engineer in his x-eport said Mr. Butt, the contractor, had made a good start, and a steam pile dx-iver was now putting the piles down satisfactorily to the re quired depth. Two piers were already driven, and a large quaixtity of the bridge material was on tho ground. At Digit’s bridge, the work hail been at a standstill owing to a hitch as to cartage of timber, but this had been overcome, and there was a probability that the V ridge may yet be completed within the extended time.

Forks Protection Works. —The vari ous contracts on the protective works at the Forks are reported as completed, with one exception —that of Mr. Sutherland, which had the time extended over harvest.

RAKaIA GoKli’B Bridge Approaches.— On two of the contracts for these ap proaches the earthworks are about half finished, and in a third the formation is complete. The Turkey. —Brillat Savarin says that the turkey is one of the finest gifts made by the New World to the Old. If it is not the first in favor among our domestic fowls, it is second to none in the delicacy and agreeable texture of its flesh.

Deadwooo Rebuilt. The rapid growth of Transatlantic cities is prover bial, but few have sprung up so quickly as Dead wood in Dakota, which was re cently entirely demolished by fire. Ten weeks after its destruction the town was completely rebuilt with fine brick build ings far superior to tlie original struc tures.

The German's Croud.—Smoking in Germany last year cost the nation some L 17,005,000. Over 100,000 tons of tobacco were consumed, 29,000 tons being made into cigars and 8000 into snuff, seven milliard cigars being consumed, thus giving a daily average of two cigars to ten million smokers.

Longbeach Assessment Court. The Assessment Court for the Longbcach Road District was held on Saturday last, before Air. F. Guinness, R.M. The valuer, Mr. F. G. P. Leach, appeared in support of his valuation. There was a large number of notices of objections, but they wore not considered, as the Chairman of the Hoard, Mr. John Grigg, took exception to the list prepared by Air, Leach, to the effect that it was not “as required by the Act.” The Court was of the opinion that the valua tion list w r as not prepared as required by the Rating Act, 1876. It was decided that Mr. F. G. P. Leach prepare another list, and receive the same amount of re muneration as originally agreed upon by him and the County Council or Road Board ; that the list shall be completed and open for public inspection on Satur day, March 20 ; that Saturday, April 10, shall be the last day for delivering notices of objection thereto ; and that the Assess ment Court shall sit on Saturday, April 17, at 10 o’clock a. m.

Ashburton Fire Brigade. —The usual monthly meeting of the Fire Brigade was held in the Borough Council office on Tues day night—l2 members being present, the captain in the chair. The treasurer re ported the credit balance to be LlO 3s. Gd. on general account, and L 0 10s. on No. 2 account. The officers’ reports were handed in. Captain Wilkie reported that a practical scheme was now being con templated by the Borough Council, which he thought would be of great value to the brigade. Lieut Dolman reported a suc cessful trial at the Old Men’s Home, and stated he had written to the master of the Home, asking that the road be improved to save risk to the men. The secretary reported on various business transacted by him during the month. It was resolved to apply to the County Council for a grant in aid. Fireman Hudson proposed, and Firm can Edwards seconded —“That the Boiuugh Council be requested to pay to the credit of the brigade the L 25 overdue, also calling their attention to the unre deemed promise, re the long expected uniforms. Several accounts were passed for payment. Mr. R. Smith, the night watchman’s, account for New Year's eve, 95., was not passed, behaving failed in his contract. Attention was called to the practice of children unscrewing the caps of the tube wells, and it was resolved to call tire attention of the police to the mat-

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( Reuter's). London, Feb. 27. Three per cent, consols 97|. Adelaide wheat, per 29Glbs., ex ware house, GOs. Beat Australian beef tallow, 3Gs. ; best Australian mutton tallow, 375. At the wool sales to-day 11,300 bales ,v; vo cvh'lo'pird. There w?« a firm and ivc dcinvinl virli ill a i:0 c,. q>j' In the H. l >! 1. M-ds ■> v.ju; of u-- confidence in the Government Inis been carried. At the wool sale to-day 10,400 bales were offered, making a total of 107,900 bales catalogued since the opening sale. The market was firm. Combing wools show an advance of twopence halfpenny as compared with the last scries. The House of Commons to-day passed the motion of Sir Stafford Northcote, for the punishment of members who obstruct the business of the house by temporarily suspending them from the privilege of sitting in Parliament. The Liberals sup ported the Government on this question, ami the debate lasted three days. Party feeling occasionally ran very high. On the Government obstruction reso lutions the Opposition eagerly supported the Government, so as to prevent the latter appealing to the country on the anti-obstruction cry. By the new Standing Order power is given to the Speaker and Chairman of Committees to name offenders, so that

tho House c;in vote their suspension for that day without debate. If it occur thrice, the offender may he suspended for one week or longer. Berlin, Fob. 27. Prince Hohcnlohe has been appointed Foreign Secretary in consequence of Prince Bismarck’s state of health, which is reported to be bad. According to the “ Civil and Military Gazette ” of Lahore, the British Govern ment retains Jellalabad, and places to the south and east of Afghanistan go under the British protectorate, Persia receiving Herat. London, March 1. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,790,000 quarters. The new scries of wool sales will com mence on tho 20th April. There will pro bably be a total of 350,000 bales to be auctioned. London, March 2. The Hull District Bank suspended pay ment to-day. The liabilities have not yet transpired. In the House of Commons to-day the Army Estimates were introduced, and were passed without opposition. London, March 1. The ship Strati maim, from London to Adelaide, collided in the Channel, and immediately after sank. The whole of the crow of the ill-fated vessel were drowned. Bombay, March 1. The steamship Yinzora has foundered oft'the coast near this port. The captain, chief officer, engineers, and 100 of the native crew were drowned. London - , March 1. At the wool sales to-day 9200 bales were catalogued. The prices were firmly maintained. The series closes on March 12th. Suez, March 1. The Orient Company’s steamship Orient, homeward bound, arrived here to-day. Calcutta, March 1. Tho statements which wore lately pub lished in the “ Civil and Military Gazette” of Lahore, regarding the action taken hy the British Government for the settlement af the Afghanistan question, are said to be without foundation. {Argus Social.) London, Feb. 28. Forgusson succeeds Temple as Governor of Bombay. MelikofTs dictatorship has checked the panic in St. Petersburg. It is regarded as being resolute but not despotic. Nihilist outrages are of daily occurrence. The theatre was burnt at St. Petersburg, on the anniversary of tho accession. An outbreak on the Continent is menac ing. Russian and Italian agents are resisting the Austrian advances on Novi bazar. There is less sympathy between the Russian and Berlin Courts. Twenty-seven matches are arranged for the Australian cricketers between 17th May and 10th September. There is some sox-eness at tho treatment of the English team in Australia, and it is urged that the Australians come as professionals, taking 75 per cent of the gate money. Feb. 29. John Henry Challis, an old resident of Sydney, died suddenly. He left LIOO,OOO to the University. Wool is firm, at an advance. (As>e Sptdal. ) London, March 1, Latest nows from Afghanistan states that General Roberts’ friendly overtures were unsuccessful. Mahomed Jan is dis-. satisfied with the proposals, and refuses further conference.

The boring of to tunnel was completed on ' • Const \NTixoPX..B, M The Commission, for the ? a 1 been ■ the Turco-Grcek frontier, which has ■ sitting for some time past, unc 1 , sidency of Safket Pasha, has > come to any understanding. frontier question the Greek and Tu _, B Commission were unable to agree, . H the Greek Government has according y H solicited the mediation of the Grea H Powers, with a view to the settlement o ■ the Turco-Hellenic frontier. , ■ Shots were bred to-day at two of the ■ officials attached to the Russian Embassy H in this city. One of the officials-was™ rather seriously wounded. The motive of ■ the would-be assassian is unknown. ■ Capetown, Feb 6. ■ (Per John Elder.) I Sir Garnet Wolselcy is at Marcti/.burg, ■ arranging a constitution for Natal. _ I The Legislative Council of Natal is dis- I cussing the question of the Home Govern- I ment granting responsible government. I AUSTRALIAN. I (/I’dWAvb ) I Sydney, March 2. I The awards by the judges in the classes! for jewellery, printing apparatus, and 1 boots, at the International Exhibition,! have been published to-day. New Zealand I exhibits in the classes mentioned rank! low, and received no awards. I ■ The steamship John Elder arrived froml England to-day. I March 1. I Arrived —Union Company’s steamship Albion, front New Zealand. Sydney, March 3. At a meeting of the Committee of the School of Arts held last night to con sider the question of opening the institu- I tion on Sundays, there was a very pro tract id discussion, but the motion in favor of opening on Sundays was finally carried. Brisbane, March 3. Fit/.roy river is now in heavy flood, and ! has risen five feet over the wharves at Rockhampton. The banks of the river i nearfthe gasworks are gradually crumbling , away, owing to flood water. | Melbourne, March 1. , The political situation remains uu . charged, but there are abundant rumors as regards the construction of the new Ministry, which, however, are regarded as unfounded. The resignation of the Ministry has been accepted, and Mr. Service sees his Excellency the Governor to-morrow. Parliament will again open onJVlarch 0. The Rotomahana arrived this morning.

She made the passage from the Bluff to Melbourne in 83 hours, working four boilers only. S|ailed —Ringavooma, for New Zealand. I (Association Special.) \ Melbourne, March 1. Mauritius telegrams to 17th Feb. state that 750 tons are loading for Melbourne, tOtjt for Adelaide and 001 for New Zealand. Ivvbl i anr.'o i inc'.-, u md fe red. |i ir probable Mr. Service will l>c Premier and Treasurer, Mr Murray* Smith, Chief Secretary, Francis will probably decline office. Melbourne, Feb. 29. The election returns show that the Opposition have secured forty-two seats, ami the Ministry thirty-four. The Opposition are almost certain to obtain half of the remaining ten seats, and possibly seven of them. Sir B. O’Loghlcn was defeated for West Melbourne, Mr. Munro, leader of the counter party, was defeated by Mr. Gar diner, an unknown politician, but popular as captain of the Carlton Football Club. No disturbance occurred. March 1. The “Argus” to-day states that the Opposition have a majority of ten. The “ Age” publishes a return showing a majority of twelve for the Opposition. .The latter journal, in a leading article in tb s morning’s issue, referring to the election, blames Mr. Berry for the defeat orthe Liberal party in Victoria. Later.

The Berry Ministry will resign on Tues day. They undertake to make no more appointments. Mr. Berry recommends the Governor to send for Mr. Service to form a new Ministry. It is generally believed that the Opposi tion will obtain at least a majority of twelve. INTE RPTIO VINCI AL. Auckland, March 3. The To Nutu section of the Waikato railway is finished as far as Mangapiko river. It is understood that the Insurance Companies have agreed on a revised tariff, with largely increased rates of pre miums. H. F. W. Colson, well known in con nection with athletic sports, and Captain of the A uckland Foot Ball team, which played against Canterbury, has died at the district hospital. Strong indignation has been aroused by the attempt of the Mormon elder to kid nap a married woman and three children yesterday by the mail steamer. Tarring and feathering are openly threatened to Elder Sorensen, who remains here. The woman’s passage was not paid, but it was paid as soon as the steamer got outside. Judge and Mrs. Gillies arc passengers by the mail steamer. Herbert Kneent, with several aliases, charged with vagrancy by obtaining chari table subscriptions under false pretences, has been remanded to Dunedin. The Phonographic Company came to grief, the phonograph being pawned. Wellington, March 3. His Excellency returned from his southern trip to-day. In compliance with a resolution passed at a public mooting re the Foxton and Wellington railway, a deputation will wait on the Government to-morrow. The Mayor transmitted LOGO to-day to the Lord Mayor of Dublin, in aid of the Irish distress. It is stated that, owing to Major Kemp’s conduct in connection with the disturb ances at Murinotn, the Government to day recommended to His Excellecny that Kemp be dismissed from all his appoint ments. It is understood His Excellency has approved of this step. Fifty more of the unemployed are to be engaged fox' road making on the \\ aimate

Plains. . At tlio Police Court James McArdle, proprietor of the To AVO Hotel, was charged with allowing gambling in his house after midnight. His Worship, j» fining him 405., said the fact of defendant encouraging youths whose ages range from 10 to 20 was extremely disgraceful, . and that he, as chairman of the Licen sing Bench, should at the annual meeting, strongly advise the Commissioners to re fuse McArdle’s license. Mrs. Harding, of the Brunswick Hotel for allowing dice to be thrown after mid night, was fined 40s. and costs. The Pakaruatahi Hotel and outbuild ings were completely destroyed by fire last night, They were insured for LI2OO, but the particulars are not kpowif. DuNErnjf, March ft. Mi 1 . Dick proceeded to Wellington this moaning to be sworn in. A fire at St. Kilda destroyed a four roomed cottage belonging to onp Goodison. it was unoccupied and was insured for L2OO in the Norwich Union. At Laurence, Ah Yow, a Chinaman, sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for stealing gold from the Wetherstones Com pany’s battery, he hung himself in the gaol to the bars of his cpll vyipfto'SV cutting his mattress into strips to i»alfe the rope, which proved sufficient,

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NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAVE opened those premises situated in Tailored street adjoining Messrs Orr and Co’s General Store. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &0., Ac., JUST ARRIVED. Mr. Craighead’s experience as Head Cotter in connection with First Class Tailoring Establishments in Edinburgh and San Francisco lias extended over a period of ten years, and from the immense success which has always attended his efforts to please, he _ is prepared to’ guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Cj.’s.) CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a TO FARMERS. fjpHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., 566 g Timaru. MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &t\, Hnr.O FORTNIGHTLY ST'*‘'K SALES AsliLiirloii :ui*l Tiinvalil. Sr.xi sale :.i ,\S.H HURToN VaUI'S, ..a TUESDAY, March 10, 1880. C. PERCY COX, 427g* Agent, Ashburton. NOTICE TO FARMERS. fjpHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550g* T>ROMISSORY Note Forms, in Books I of 25, unstamped, for sale at the Herald Office. Price 2s. 6cl. e?-;li. LABOR MARKET. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS, AT THE ‘ EVENING HERALD ” OFFICE. Earmers requiring hands can engage men through the “ Evening Herald ” Registry for 1/- each, prepaid. LABORERS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can engage through the “ Herald ” Registry Office by paying 1/-. SERVANTS REQUIRING SITUA TION'S can get them by applying at the “Herald” Registry Office, and paying I/-- ENGAGEMENTS will be POSTED UP every day at 12 noon and 4 p. m., by numbers given to the applicants, who will leam the address on enquiring. SPECIAL or URGENT WANTS will be inserted in the “ Evening Herald ’’ in the registry column on payment of Six pence additional in advance, for each issue. Further Particulars on application at the “EVENING HERALD” REGISTRY OFFICE. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ASHBURTON. EMPLOYERS requiring any kind of laborers can engage through Herald Registry Office, on payment of Is. in ad vance. mEACHERS can obtain the MULTI- X PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed paper, in any quantity at the TTkrat.d Office, East street, near the Railway Station. POST OFFICE NOTICES. Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Christchurch, for the folio-wing places (subject to necessary alterations) as under: — Thursday, March 4. For Australian colonies, per express train, at 7-30 a.m. (to connect with s.s. Te Anau at Port Chalmers). Friday, March 5. For Northern Ports of New Zealand and Australian Colonies (via Sydney), per Wakatipu. The next mail for the United Kingdom, via Brindisi, will be at Christ church on March 11th, and will be due in London on April 29th. The next mail for the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on March 27th, and will be due in London on March 11th. Notice. —A Post Office lias been opened at Winchxnore, on the Bakaia-Methven Railway line. SYDNEY J. DISK, Chief Postmaster. Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, A 3 follows : For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. A. 30 p.m., and 8 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds,