The P. and O. steamer Siam has grounded at King George’s Sound. The vessel is being lightened to get her off. The officers are held blameless for the accident. . Parliament meets on July 22nd. It is probable that Mr; P. Lalor, the member for Grant, will be appointed Speaker. A vote of want of confidence is expected to be proposed on the 27th inst. Much speculation exists as to the probable re lations between the Hon. Mr. Berry and Sir J. O’Shanasay. ; Arrived, the Union Company’s steamship Rotomahana, from the Bluff. Melbouene, July 17. The final returns of the elections show Ministerialists 35, and Opposition 44. The balance, seven members, including Sir John O’Shanassy and Mr. Gaunson, are looked on as doubtful. " The P. and 0. Company’s steamship Siam, which went aground at King George’s Sound, was floated and proceeded on her voyage oh Thursday. Sydney, July 16. Hennessy’s brandy, in bulk, 10s. 3d. to 10s. 6d.; kerosene. Diamond, Is. 7M. to is- Bd. per gallon ; New'Zealand wheat, 3s. 9d. to 4s. per bushel; New Zealand oatspper 401bs.,Ts. 9d. to 2s. ; maize, per 601b5., Is., lOd. to 2s. 2d. Adelaide, July 16. Adelaide wheat, per bushel, 4s. 2d. to 4s. '3d..; flour, L 9 15s. to LlO per ton. Town.freights to London, 375. 6d. to 40s. Arrived—-The Orient Company’s steam ship Garonne, from Plymouth.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

(Per Press Association. ) Auckland, July 19.

Wade’s Hotel, owned by Maurice Kelly, was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. No conjectures can be -made as to the cause of the fire. The hotel stock was only partially insured. The body of a man was found drowned in Slippery Creek near Drury, yesterday ; identity unknown. The Rev. Mr. Habens, Inspector- General of Schools, now in Auckland, as Commissioner for enquiry into the management of Howe street Industrial Home, is also about to conduct an enquiry relative to complaints against the manage ment’of the Kohimarama Training School. At the Police Court this morning, a savage case of assault was tried, Thomas Burt, a miner, was disputing with Martin Danatea about wages, when the latter gave him several violent blows, knocked him down, and hammered him while prostrate. On his attempting to rise he threw him down an embankment, and cast a heavy lump of rock at him, exclaiming “You d^—d new chum, I’ll kill you.” Miaa Mary Bickers was examined and Mrs. Green, Miss Purchase, and Dr. Pur chase, gave evidence in the Industrial Home enquiry to-day. Mr. Martin Danaker, of Hern, Danaker, and Taylor, railway contractors, was fined T.IO, to include costs, for assaulting Thos. Burt, a miner and contractor. Burt was badly beaten. Danaker was also bound over to keep the peace for three months. John M‘Lean and Murdock M { Kenzie were sentenced, the former to a week, and the latter to two months’ imprisonment for stealing provisions from the steamer Waitaki. The provisions had been mys teriously disappearing from the vessel for the past two months. Gbahamstown, July 17. At a meeting held at the Theatre Royal last evening upwards of a thousand per sons; were present. It was decided, after some discussion, to send the following resolution to the Government: —“ That this meeting has entire confidence in Mr. Kenrick as Resident Magistrate and •Warden for this district, and desires to testify to the strict impartiality which has distinguished his judicial proceedings.” The resolution was carried unanimously, atid the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. A- ' Gbahamstown, July 19. At the Sunday School Centenary cele bration service held yesterday, there was .a large attendance of children at every service. Mr. Bates, of Auckland, con ducted the afternoon service at St. George’s Church. Napieb, July 19. A piece of quartz, sent from Te Aute mission station estate as a specimen of jasper, proves to be rich in gold. There is . gome excitement in town in conse quence. Some sort of rotten quartz is to be found near Havelock, fourteen miles from Napier. New Plymouth, July 17. The schooner Edith Reid, which went ’ ashore at the Waitara river, is reported to . be; breaking up, and become total wreck. ■ Wellington, July 17. A-i A heavy N. W. gale is blowing, accom panied by heavy rain. No damage has been done to the shipping. Kumaba, July 16. The inquest on John Phelan commenced this'morning at 10 o’clock, and terminated * at noon, when the following verdict was . returned “ That the deceased, John ■ Phelan, came to his death by an accident, ‘ being suffocated by the falling of earth in a sludge channel, and thal the accident was caused by a false set of timber giving in the face of the drive.” The jury added the following rider : —“ We are of , opinion that short sets are useless, and we ■ 'recommend the use of an intermediate set 'at every third set, and that sets should go across drives ; and also that legs should be 12 x 8 inches. ” Dunedin, July 14. Mr. Walcott, ex-member of the Harbor Board, died to-day. Dunedin, July 17. At a large meeting of colliers at Green Island resolutions were carried urging the immediate dismissal of the Mine Inspector, the formation of a Miners’ Union, the establishment of a miners’ sustentation fund, and requesting Government to publish the Mining Inspector’s reports for the year ; also, urging the Minister of Education to establish evening classes in connection with mining districts.

Dividend. —The affairs of Thomas Cha!* niers Reid have been wound up, and the estate will pay a dividend of about 3£d. in the LI. An Irishman adorned with a blue rib bon went into an apothecary’s shop and said to the cleric, “If ye plaize, sir, I’m a timperance man, but if ye have any sodawater of the stringth and quality re sembling whisky, I’ll trouble ye for a little.” Dr. R- was one who could seldom resist telling a good story, even when it turned the laugh against himself. On one occasion a man-servant, whom he had re ■ cently engaged, astonished him by appear ing to wait at breakfast with a swollen face and a pair of unmistakeable black • eyes. “ Why, John,” said he “ you seem to have been lighting 1” “Yes, sir, I :have,” was the reply. “And who may your opponent have been?” “Why, sir, _,Dr. M -■ "-’a man,” naming a rival iEscu* lapius. “ And what did you fall out about, pray ?” “ Why, sir, he said as you wasn’t fit to clean his master’s shoes.” “And what did you say 1” “ Well, sir, I said • 'as you was.”— Truth. We Smoke. — The Journal of Applied Science draws attention to a state ment that has recently been made to the effect that in Thuringia, in Germany, over 1,000 tons of dried beetroot leaves are ’ annually passed off as genuine tobacco. ~ Beetroot, chicory, and cabbage are largely used for a similar purpose in Magdeburg and in the Palatinate. The “ Veyey ” cigars, which are in such favor in South contain no tobacco at all, but .. ate entirely composed of cabbage beet . leaves, deprived of their natural smell and t .'.tasteby a r special form of cultivation, and subsequently steeped in tobacco water for a lengthenedfperiod.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1880.



Matson, Cos, & Co. 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 be con ducted under the supervision of Mr. Cox, under the style of MATSON. COX & CO. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock ; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Timvald, Eat 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 a be able to afford to their constituents increased facilities for the transaction of their business. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATKD • THRESHING MACHINES 910 g Alfred Harrison. This Bay. UNDER BILL OF SALE. TUESDAY, JULY 20xh, 1880. Alfred harrison win sen Public Auction, at the TINWALD YARDS, THIS DAY, by 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 At 12 o’clock noon, sharp, The following— DRAUGHT MARES REAPER & BINDER DRAY REAPER CHAFF-CUTTER D. F. PLOUGH S. F. PLOUGH SET HARROWS 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Harness and Sundries, t Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 677c-50g Auctioneer. Edmiston, Gundry, and Co. Property Sales. Messrs, edmiston, gundry, & Co. will hold PROPERTY SALES EVERY ALTERNATE SATURDAY, At their AUCTION ROOMS, EAST STREET. The Sales for Month will take place on SATURDAY, 24th JULY, Persons desirous of entering Properties for these Sales will please send particu lars to EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co., Auctioneers. Sale at 1 o’clock. . 120



For Sale. BAR Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. 828 a To Let. STUBBLE LAND TO LET. GOOD STUBBLE LAND, on the Lag raohr estate, within easy distance of a Railway Station, TO LET. Apply for particulars to 9770 D. M‘LEAN, Lagmohr. Wanted. OATS —Wanted to PURCHASE OATS in any quantity. Send samples to Geo. Maule, Commission Agent, near Tattersall’s, Christchurch. 46 Q WANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw kins, theTinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805g—417c Tenders. TO CONTRACTORS. TENDERS are invited for Forming an EMBANKMENT at Mr. Homersham’s Wool - scouring Works. Plans and specifications may be seen at our Office, and Tenders, enclosing a guarantee deposit of Five Pounds, are to be delivered not later than 4 p.m. on FRIDAY, July 23. 36g-677c FOOKS AND SON. TENDERS FOR FENCING AND PLOUGHING THE SOUTH RAKAIA DOMAIN. WRITTEN TENDERS will be re* ceived up to Noon on THURS DAY, the 22nd Instant, for the following WORKS ; For Fencing 90 chains of the South Rakaia Domain (Sod Wall) For Ploughing about 50 acres of same. Tenders to be endorsed, and addressed to Chairman of the Board. Specifications can be seen, and all par ticulars obtained, from the Secretary. A. MAKEIG, 35q Hon. Secretary. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. ASHBURTON INFANT SCHOOL. TENDERS are invited for the erection of an INFANT SCHOOL at Ash burton. Those desirous of tendering can see conditions, specifications and draw ings at the house of Mr. Joseph Ward, Ashburton. Endorsed tenders are to be sent to the Chairman of the Board, not later than 8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 4th AUGUST. The Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. T. S. LAMBERT, Architect. Hereford street, Christchurch, J 15th July, 1880.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A GENERAL COMMITTEE MEET ING will be held at Shearman’s Hotel on WEDNESDAY, 21st July, at 3 p.m. GEO. JAMESON, 33g Secretary. V. LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. TENDERS are-invited for LEASING GOVERNMENT RESERVE No. 2165, containing 1,280 acres, situated near Seafield, for a term of Seven Years, upon conditions to be ascertained at the Land Office, Christchurch, and the office of the Resident Magistrate, Ashburton, where a plan of the land may also be seen. Tenders, addressed to the undersigned, will be received on and up to the 26th July next. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 25th June, 1880. ' 994 g R. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of TIMOTHY HUR LEY, of Seafield, Farmer. THE Creditors of the said Debtor haying failed to elect a Trustee, I have appointed John Edgar Buchanan, of Ashburton, a certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, to be Trustee of the said Debtor’s Estate, and his acceptance of office has been duly filed. - Dated this 10th day of Jul)', 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the District Court. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor for the Debtor, and the said Trustee, 45G V. Mis tad R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS (Christchurch Section.) INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION AT CHRISTCHURCH. IN consequence of the Exhibition re maining open until July 21, Or dinary Single Fare Tickets to Christchurch issued at Timaru, Amberley, or any in termediate station, on JULY 19, 20, or 21, will be available for RETURN up to and including JULY 21. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, July 17, 1880. 44q THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. NORMAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. "VrOTICE is hereby given that SIX iM SCHOLARSHIPS of the Annual value of Fifty Pounds each, and tenable for One Year, and if funds are voted by the Government, for a second year, will be awarded to Pupil Teachers and others upon examination in the various subjects required by the Board, at the end of Pupil Teacher’s fourth year. Candi dates, who must be over seventeen years of age, can obtain full particulars of Regu lations and Conditions by applications to the Principal of the Normal School, to whom the name and age of each Candi date must be forwarded on or before MONDAY, the 2nd day of AUGUST. The Examination will commence on WED NESDAY, the 4th day of AUGUST, at 10 a.m. By order, J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 17th July, 1880. 47a ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. METHVEN-POUND.



IVTOTICE is hereby given that a J_S( Special Meeting of the above Council will take place immediately after the Ordinary Meeting on the 4th August, 1880, to confirm or otherwise the ing resolution: — By order, F. MAIN WARIN’ Gj oy Ashburton, July 12, 1880. COPY OF RESOI.TJTION- Resolved that the charges of ®e Meth ven Pound be the same as Jahose of the other Pounds under the,Control of this Council—viz. Charges for Driving As per schedule C to “ Cantel&ury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1572,” which are as fol low ; For any number of cattle ofjlny sort what soever not exceeding twenty-live in number, One Shilling for every mile, <x fractional part of a mile, from the residency of the person driving such cattle, to the residence of the owner of the same, or to thejpouad. For any number exceeding twenty-five, 2s, per mile. For giving notice of detention of cattle : For every mile or part offa mile exceeding one furlong from the residence of the person giving such notice to the residence of the owner of the cattle, One Sibling, provided that in no case shall the charges for so driving giving notica exceed the sfltn of Two Pounds. Pound I|ees. For each Entire Horse a|bve the age of twelve momhs For each Mare,\ GeldinS, Colt, Filly, Foal, Mule, VLss, Goat, or Pig For each Bull above the Sage of twelve months ...\ ..| For each Ox, Cow, St|er, Heifer, or Calf (first ten) \ For each Ox, Cow, \St Calf (above ten) \ For each Ox, Cow, S'tei Calf (above thirty) For each Ox, Cow, St|er, Heifer, or Calf (above fifty) ... For each Ram above the age of nine months ... ... ... ... For each Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (first twenty) For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above twenty) For every EWe, Wether, or Lamb (above one hundred). The above fees to be paid for each day or part of a day during which the animal is kept in the Pound. Charges for Foot). For every Horse, Mare, Gelding, Mule, Ass, Colt, Fjlly, Foal, ot Bull, Cotv, Steer, Heifer, or Calf ... t d For every Sheep or Lamb ... ... o 1 For every Goat ... ... ... ... o 2 For every Boar, Sow, or Pig ... ... 0 6 The above charges to be paid for each day or part of a day during which the animal is supplied with food and water by the pound keeper. Poundkeeper’s Fees for Giving Notice of Cattle Impounded. Heifer, or Heifer, or 2 6 2 6 o 3 O 3 0 6 % For giving notice to any owner, agent, or bailiff, within twenty miles of the pound— For every mile, or part of a mile, exceeding one furlong from the Pound to the residence of the owner of the cattle, is. For Posting a notice where the owner may not be known, or lives at a greater distance than twenty miles from the Pound, and has no agent or bailiff within that distance, is. 49G



Public Notices. GRAZING. Horses Thos. Ashburton. taken to Graze. Apply, Peaece, Clifton Farm, 32g CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL. FRIDAY, JULY 23. ON the above date a LECTURE will be delivered in the Cambridge School, the proceeds to be devoted to augmenting the School Harmonium Fund. The Lecture will be given by Mr. H. Cape-Williamson, Schoolmaster, and the subject, “ AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY.” Admission—One Shilling. 37g 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, ” for “Singer’s” superior simple working machines, and “ Wertheim’s ” celebrated. A Large Supply just Received. Orders Promptly Attended to. 636c-15g ST. STEPHEN’S PARISH BAZAAR. THE VESTRY of St. Stephen’s Parish beg to notify that all contributions fro the forthcoming Bazaar must be sent in as follows : PRODUCE, &c., To the Store of Messrs. Edmiston, Gundry and Co., not later than Tuesday, 20th inst. LIVE STOCK, &c., To the Town Hall, not later than 10 a. m. Wednesday, 21st inst. CONTRIBUTIONS OF MISCELLANE OUS GOODS Will be received at the Hall up to the opening of the Bazaar. THE BAZAAR WILL OPEN AT NOON . ON WEDNESDAY, zist JULY. The proceeding will be interspersed with Singing and Music during the day. AN ENTERTAINMENT Will also be given. After 6 p.m. the charge of admission will be Is., and half-price for children. By order. 664c-41g J. WARD. Business Notices. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must bo given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in.... -... 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BOBT. MUBBAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAYING 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 Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 824 G-429 FOR SALE, ON VERY REASONABLE TERMS, ACRES OF LAND AT WAKANUI 100 Acres Cross-ploughed, ready for Wheat. 60 Acres, skimmed for Barley 5 well fenced. A good. Stable, and an abundant Supply of water on the farm. The favourable terms on which this farm may be purchased offers an induce ment rarely to be met with. Further particulars, apply to] POYNTZ & CO.



Business Notices. CASH IN DEMAND AND CASH ON DEMAND AT I. R. HODDER & COMP OS, ASHBURTON, A REAL GENUINE CASH SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Sewing Machines, Crockeryware 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 stance Axo quickly clear off about .£3,000 WORTH of their well bought and well selected Stock. The few quotations how made should convey to the public some idea of the IMMENSE REDUCTIONS in their different departments. OBSERVE THE PRICES ! I ! FOR NET CASH ONLY. Drapery, Winceys, 3|d. per yard to Is. 9d. Wide crisp Saxony Wincey, reduced from lOjd. to 6|d. A lot of Dress Stuffs reduced from Is. to 6|d. All Wool Serges, Cloaking, &c., reduced from Is. 9d. to Is. id. French Merino, Russel Cords, Persian Cords, Alpaccas, Oobourgs, Baratheas, &c., &c., all reduced Rochdale Flannels (our own importing from the Manufacturers), reduced from Is. 6d to Is. -|-d. per yard Grey Calicos, fine and heavy, reduced from ss. 6d. to 4s. per dozen Super Wide Mexicans, reduced from fid. per yard to 6d. Heavy Twilled Unbleached Sheeting, Is. 9d., reduced to Is. 4jd. Do. Do. White, reduced from Is. Bd. to Is. 2d. Colored Counterpanes, 3s. lid. Horrock’s Long Cloths, 4s. 7sd. 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 8J 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. 6d. to Is. 9d. Men’s Strong Working Shirts, reduced from 3s. 6d to 2s. 6d. Felt Carpets, Is. 3d. per yard Hemp Druggetts 8i per yard White Blankets .reduced from 15s. to 11s. 6d. Super. Whitneys, Kaiapoi, Roslyn, Grey, Blue, and Scarlet, equally reduced A large lot of Women’s Dressed and Rough Brown Stockings, worth Is. 2d., reduced to 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 Cuffs and Collars reduced from Is. to 6|d.



Clothing. 85 Men’s Tweed Suits from 275. 6d. _ Victorian Heavy All-wool Extra-finished Suits,freduced 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. 6d. and 14s. 6d., all reduced to 10s. 9d. per pair Men’s Strong Tweed Coats from 15s. 9d. Men’s Blue Diagonal fast-color, 205.; Trousers and Vests, 18s. 6d. Men’s heavy Beaver Munster Coats, worth 425. ; reduced to 295. 6d. Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing equal bargains Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. to Is. Bd. Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. 6d. 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. 6d. to 14s. 6d., all at Bs. lid. per pair Ladies’ Strong Imitation Kid, 4s. lid. per pair Men’s Strong Elastic-side, 10s. 6d. Men’s best make Colonial Shooting, 15s. 6d. Men’s Heavy Watertights, 15s. 6d. Men’s Bluchers, Bs. 6d. Sewing Machines, Hand and Treadle, best makers, Wanzer, Wertheim, Singer’s (for which we are Sole Agents in Ashburton). Liberal Reductions on List Prices. Inspection invited of our prices and | qualities of Groceries and Provisions, Crockery, Brushware, Glassware, Hard ware, and Cutlery. Horse-covers, best quality, 225. 6d. NOTICE. The whole stock clean, selected, and recently-bought. No Patterns cut or Goods sent out on approbation during Sale, Net Cash only at the re-marked and greatly reduced prices at T. R. RODDER & COMFY’S Drapery Store, Clothing and Boot and Shoe Store, Sewing Machine Depoi, Grocery and Crockery Store, Ironmongery and Hardware Store. 6750-510



Business Notices £IO,OOO rate of interest. Ashburton. TO LEND, in su ms to suit borrowers, at lowest F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, 424c-835g C. W. DUCKWORTH, GROCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, (Near Strange’s Buildings.) Goods Delivered at Christchurch Rail way Station. Furnished Houses To Let at Sumner. 42g POSITIVELY THE Last Week! Last Week! Last Week! OF THE MONSTER CARNIVAL, FANCY FAIR, AND BAZAAR, IN FOWLER’S NEW BUILDINGS, Tcolored street. STOCK MUST BE DISPOSED OF. FURTHER GREAT REDUCTIONS. Gold and Silver Jewellery. Gold and Silver Trimmings for Fancy Dress Costumes. These Goods are a Special Importation, and will be SOLD AT VERY LOW PRICES. DON’T FAIL TO COME AND SEE THE WONDERFUL BARGAINS. EVERYONE INVITED. 614c-6o



ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. REDUCED PRICES. E. A. GARNETT, Hairdresser, East Street, WILL REDUCE his PRICES from June 19th, in order to meet the times, as follows : 6d. GENTS’ HAIRCUTTING 6d. BOYS’ haircutting, under 12 years 3d. 3d. shaving 3d> A large and. well-assorted stock of Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods, at greatly reduced prices. Note the address er- E. A. GARNETT’S Old-Established Haircutting Rooms, East street, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 565c-959a



QUILL’S JfiIgSHOTEL Opposite Railway Station, Ashburton. SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION for TRAVELLERS JpRIYATE SUITES OF APART MENTS FOR FAMILIES. LARGE SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. BATH ROOM. FIRST-CLASS /ss- BILLIARD SALOON. Wines, Spirits, and Ales, of the most genuine brands only, kept and supplied, wholesale and retail. Note Address— QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-3860



Business Notices. CONTINUATION OF THE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock In preference to carrying it over to another season. Our motto is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RE TURNS, and we are glad to find the public ap preciate our efforts to serve them ; hence the EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESS since coming to Ash burton. Prices of Goods at Home are greatly advanced, but we having purchased largely previously, our Customers will get the full benefit. FOR GASH



Drapery. Lot of Japan Silks, at Is. per yard. worth 2s. 6d. Dress Goods, as low as 6d. per yard. Winceys, at from sd. to 9d. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. 6d. Wool Shawls, at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d. Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. 6d. A Job Lot of Ladies’ Jackets. Collars and Gulfs, from 6d. per pair. Beal Welsh Homespun, at Is. lOd. ; all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 20s. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4s. to 7s. 6d,, to clear out. Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at 6d. each. 2 ~ ~ ~ at Is. ~ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Bine Blankets, at 10s. 6d to 15s. 6d. Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. 6d. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s. Towels, at 6d. each. Turkish Towels, at Is. to la. 6d. 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. 6d. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. 6d. to 675. 6d. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. 6d. to 15s. 6d. Men ’ iHats, at 4a, 9d,, ss. 6d., to 7s. 6d. Carpets. A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. 6d. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. 6d. to 3s. 6d. 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. ORE AND CO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Business Notices. TO FARMERS. GEO. MAUEE, GRAIN, SEED, & PRODUCE BROKER, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL COM MISSION AGENT, Cashel Street East, Christchurch. FARMERS having GRAIN and PRO DUCE for SALE, would kindly send Samples stating Prices and quan tities, per Post, will receive every atten tion. BUYERS OF FIRST-CLASS WHEAT, BARLEY, and OATS. Prices and Samples of Seed sent Free by Post. lOOOg NEW SHOP. JUST OPENED, TO MEET REQUIRE MENTS. o. c ARSTENS & c 0., TOBACCONISTS, Fancy Goods and Stationery Depot, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East street, Shop formerly occupied by Weston. Good Stock of Cigars, Tobacco, and Pipes of every description. HAIR - CUTTING, SHAVING, AND SHAMPOOING on the premises. Licensed to sell Postage Stamps. 766g-366c BEST NEWCASTLE COALS LAMBTON COLLIERY. 50s. iSERTOK 1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT, for CASH. SPRINGFIELD COALS 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent, Discount for Cash. To be delivered in my yard. Accounts to be paid monthly. 3S9C-773G C. PERCY COX,



LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Go., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 T. R. HODDER & 00. HA YE much pleasure in announc ing to their friends and the public generally, that their stock of WINTER. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING, HATS AND HOSIERY, BOOTS AND SHOES, IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT Each Department being replete with everything suitable for the season. JUST TO HAND— A Yery Large Assortment op Melbourne Clothing, MADE ESPECIALLY TO ORDER. T. R. HODDER & CO. having been encouraged by their greatly increased trade in the Clothing Department, have ENLARGED THEIR PREMISES, Enabling them to keep a Larger and Mora Varied Assortment. Tailoring In all branches by most experienced hands. SUITS, RIDING TROUSERS, HABITS, &c., made on the most im proved principle, at the shortest notice, and as cheap, or cheaper, than any house in Canterbury. T. R. HODDER and CO., seeking to Encourage Local Industries keep a well assorted stock of Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Manufactured Goods. Boots and Shoes, Imported and Colonial make, from the best Christchurch.and Dunedin Manufacturers. T. R. HODDER & CO., while not pro fessing to sell everything at COST PRICE, are prepared to meet EXISTING COM PETITION and to encourage all Cash Purchasers. An experience of twenty six years Colonial storekeeping has taught our Firm the value of a Cash Grocery Business, which they have found succeed so well in Ashburton since bringing down the prices of many leading commodities, which course they are still prepared to continue and show their preferring PROMPT GASH, rather than risk long credit with large profits. Ironmongery AND Crockeryware AT LOWEST PAYING BATES. Sole Agents for Singer’s Sewing Machines Sole Agents for Wanzer Sewing Machine. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. T. R. HODDER & CO. 4070-948 a ■