The application was agreed to, and the Sergeant-at-Arma was instructed to bring in Mr. Tyke. Mr. Shephard moved that strangers be excluded, but the motion was objected to and withdrawn.

Mr. Pyke was then brought in by the Sergeant-at-Arms, and took hia seat. The Speaker—Mr. Pyko, tlio House gives you another opportunity to explain your conduct whilo in Committee of the House this morning. Do you desire to avail yourself of it ? Mr. Pyke—Mr. Speaker, the explana tion! have to make is this; Whenever I heard myaolf desired by the voice of the Acting-Chairman to sit down, I did so. At the time, hon. members on all sides of me were shouting out “ Sit down, sit down.” The remark I made, that I would not 'sit down, was addressed by me to these members, and not to the Chairman, and I beg also to add that I intended no disrespect either to the Committee or the Chairman. 1 beg also to state that certain language imputed by the papers to the Sergeant-at-Arms when ho visited mu in the gallery is erroneous. That officer did his duty without using any improper or disrespectful language. The Speaker then put the question— “ That the explanation bo accepted.” A response being made in the affirma tive, Mr. Pyke said that ho regretted he had inadvertently been the cause of the disturbance.

The Hon. J. Hall asked leave to with draw the motion censuring Mr. Pyke, which was granted. Mr. Tolo withdrew Ida amendment. The Speaker said ho wished it to be clearly understood that the House had ample power to punish refractory mem bers, and although in this case the power had not been exercised, the present case was not to be taken as a precedent. Mr. Moorhouse corroborated what Mr. Pyke had said about the language alleged to have been used by the Sergeant-at-Arms when he took Mr. Pyke into custody in the press gallery. Ho added that at the time ho was in a position to hear what passed. SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES.

Th,o House then went into Committee on the Supplementary Estimates. Clause 3—ltem purchase of wagons L 22,000. Mr. Saunders said that if rail way workshops were to be kept on, the propriety of which he doubled, wagons ought to be made in those simps. Go vernment kept a largo number of men as a stand-by, and by adding this as a depart ment to those shops it might bo the means of keeping them fully employed. l:e hoped Government would take under their protection the witnesses who gave straightforward manly evidence to the Civil Service Commission. They had already seen that the South Island Com missioner had recommended some of these men to be removed out of tlie way ; and there was only too much reason to suppose that if these recommendations were given effect to, not one honest man would be left on the South Island Railways. He there fore hoped Government would protect their witnesses from the persecution and injustices to which their evidence given before the Commission was liable to sub ject them. That appeal was more neces sary, seeing that the recommendation of the Commissioners had not been carried out. The Hon. R. Oliver said he would give the Hduso the assurance that no civil servant would suffer in consequence of evidence he might have sriveu before that Commission. The Hon. E. Richardson was glad of the ■ assurance just given. He had only that day received telegrams from two of these witnesses to the effect that they were being subjected to much persecution on account of the evidence they had given. The item was agreed to. Item provision for unemployed, L 75,000. The Hon. R. Oliver explained that he intended to disperse these labor gangs over the colony at such works as might be most convenient. Mr. Macandrow objected to Govern ment having sums of money like this to spend, without a definite understanding as to the works upon which they were to be expended. Mr Adams moved —“ That the vote be reduced L 20,000. ” The Hon. J. Hall said a heavy responsi bility would rest on members if they re fused Government power to spend this money if it was required. Not one shilling of it would be spent unless absolutely necessary. Government had not yet time to say where the unemployed could be most advantageously employed. The vote passed as printed. The re mainder of the supplementary estimates passed, and on the motion for the adop tion of the report, Sir G. Grey asked leave to move a motion to the effect that the proclamation over the Patctero block of land should not be removed during the recess, nor rill the conditions of removal had been first sub mitted for approval to the House. Leave being refused, the motion for the adoption of the report was carried. A message was received from the Go vernor announcing that the Deceased Wife’s Sister Marriage Bill had been re served for the assent of Her Majesty. MISCELLANEOUS. The Property Assessment Amendment Bill No. 2, providing only for a simplified schedule, was introduced and passed through all its stages. The Council’s amendments in the Pub lic Works Bill, Hokitika Harbor Loan Bill, Otago Harbor Board Bill, and other Bills were agreed to, and the House at 11.40 p.m. adjourned to 11 a. m. on Mon day.

Monday, Ago. 30. The House met at 11 a. in. The amend ments made by message upon the Financial Arrangement Act, and upon the Public Worts Bill were agreed to. Later. In the House Sir George Grey has tabled a long series of resolutions about the Patetere block which are being dis cussed on a motion for adjournment.

afternoon sitting. The House resumed at 2.30. Replying to questions put it was stated that Government would, during the recess, consider the propriety of amending the Bankruptcy Bill so as to embody the recommendations of the joint committee on bankruptcy.—lf it would interfere with the revenue, Government would con sider the propriety of rearranging the Customs regulations so as to cause the weight of the smallest legal package of tobacco which can bo taken out of the bond to be reduced from COlbs. to 301b5., so as to meet the requirements of small dealers, such re-arrangement to include the reduction of the legal packages of cigars to 251bs. or 2,500 cigars.—Govern ment would consider during tho recess, and most probably deal with the question next session, so as to be able to give effect to the recommendation of the Agricul tural Committee, that with the exception of that imported from Fiji, tho same duty should be imposed upon imported maize as is imposed on other imported grain. Sir George Grey gave notice that he would move early next session that Go vernment having acquired an interest in any block of land, such becomes Crown land, so that Government can only dis pose of the public interest in it by allow ing the public openly to compete for same ; that Government, entering into such arrangements as in the Patetcic Block, though two members of this House acted as paid agents of ah Association, owning an interest equivalent to a vast sum of money, and composed of persons gome of whom there is reason to believe have illegally-dealt with public works, the Government ia thus, whilst betraying a

public trust, imperilling the independence of this House.

Mr. Beetham gave notice that next session he would move that thu previous Govern ment bo censured for the payment of L3OO to Mr. Rees, as reported by the Public Accounts Committee.

Mr. Sheehan reprobated the conduct of members bringing down motions of this kind, more especially when it reflected upon the conduct of members who had no chance of freeing themselves from the implications made against them. The motion re Patetoro should have been brought down earlier in the session, so as to have it disposed of during the present session. His own connection with Patetoro block was easily explained. Government having intimated its intention of not proceeding with the purchase of these blocks, he was then engaged, in bis profession as a barrister, to complete the purchase of Patetere on behalf of clients, otherwise ha was in no way in terested in the transaction.

Sir George Grey said he could not bring the motion earlier in consequence of the papers not having been brought down until lately. Sir William Fox spoke in support of the motion, and Messrs. Turnbull and Montgomery against it. Mr. Whitaker said ho was one of the members whoso conduct was impugned by the motion, hi is connection with the purchase of the block was that of a barris ter, acting in the interests of his clients—■ nothing more. Mr. Beetham said ho had boon in duced to table the motion to counteract the effect of the one tabled by Sir George Grey. Mr. Hall said that while be did not think that any alteration would bo made in the absence of his colleague, the Native Minister, the Patetere Block would bo further considered.

Sir Gaorge Grey said that after that promise he would withdraw the notice of motion.

Mr. Sheehan complained strongly of Sir George Grey’s action towards him in the matter,, and the question dropped. The Hon. Mr. Oliver moved the second reading of the Railway Construction Bill, 1880.

Mr. Murray moved an amendment that it is inexpedient to construct lines such as those indicated by the schedule, at the solo cost of the colony. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment.

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LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(Per Beider's Agency.) London, Aug. 25. To-day'a quotations lor Now Zealand wheat, 4 la., should be ex ship, not c.f.i., as previously telegraphed. The tenders for the City of Auckland loan of L 55,000, at G per cent, were offered to-day. The total amount offered for was L 335,000, at an average of LUO ss.

Consols are unchanged at 97&. Hew Zealand Government Securities remain at last quotations, viz., Five per Gent. 10.40 Loan, 1044 ; Five per Cent 1889 Loan, 104.

Aug. 20. Shipments of wheat from America to England aro now diminishing. Haitian is expected to arrive in England on September loth, to go into training for the race with Trickett. It is contemplated to hold a grand demonstration of ships belonging to the British navy oif ono of the English ports at an early date. Scotch pig iron in London, 525. to 535. per ton ; galvanised iron, LlB ; Hen nessy’s and Martell’s brandy, 10s. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 10,875,500. At the wool sales to-day 0,300 bales were oilbrod, making a total of 81,700 bales catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale showed an animated demand. 7000 bales were withdrawn from sale. Whitechapel Church has been burned down.

'1 he cricket match, Australians against Eighteen of fcitockport, at btockpiort, was commenced to-day. The Homo team went first to the wickets and were all dis posed of for 132 runs. The Australian team then went in for their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost seven wickets for 08 runs. Spolforth, Blackham, and Slight were absent. London, Aug. 27. The cricket match, Australians v. Eighteen of Stockport, was resumed to day. The former continued their first innings, which closed for 75 (sic) runs. The Home team then wont in for their second innings, and scored 103. The Australians went to the wickets for their second innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had made 30 runs, without the loss of a wicket. Jarvis had to retire hurt when he had scored six. The standard this morning published a telegram reporting that a serious defection is taking place from the troops of the new Ameer Abdul Hallman in favor of Yakoob Khan’s party at Uhurznee and Ayoub Khan at (Jandahar.

A report is current in Plymouth to-day that the troopship ISerapis is to be fitted up to convey the Prrnee ami Princess of Wales to Melbourne, and that a detached squadron and the .Bacchante will accom pany their Royal Highnesses. A telegram has been received to-day announcing that a terriiiic hurricane has passed over Jamaica, in the West Indies, and has caused groat damage throughout the island. '.thousands are rendered homeless and are starving. In the port of Kingstone forty wrecks have occurred, owing to tire force of the storm. In tiro House of Commons last night a Bill regulating the stowage of grain cargoes was read a third time and passed. The House then proceeded to deal with the Estimates, and on the vote for the Irish Const..biliary being proposed, the Homo Rule and other Irish members op posed it on the ground of the military character of the Constabulary force. A long and exerted debate followed ; the Irish members vigorously obstructing tiro passing of the vole. The discussion lasted during the remainder of the silting which did not close until noon to-day, when progress was reported, and the House adjourned. Tire debate wrll be resumed on Monday next. Trickett and Laycock are now both at Putney training together for their res pective races with Haitian and Blackman. Adelaide flour, per 2801b5., ex ware house, 84s. Od. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 880,000 qrs. Australian tallow —Best beef, 855.; beat mutton, 87s. At the wool sales to-day, 0,700 bales were offered,, making a total of 88,400 catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale was quieter.

Au". 28. At the wool sale to-day 8,800 talas were offered, making a total of 90,700 halos catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale had a quiet ten dency. In the House of Commons the Hares and Rabbits Rill has been read a third time. The new Burials Bill has passed through Committee. The English wheat prospects are favor able. It is announced that no information has reached the Government regarding the report published by the Standard of defections from Abdul Rahman’s troops to the ranks of Yakoob Khan and Ayoub Khan. The match between the Australian, and Eighteen of Stockport, at Stockports

was when the latter won the match by-‘ld 8 runs. Calcutta, Aug. 27. According to the latest nows from Can dahar, Ayoub Khan has withdrawn his force to a position eight miles to the west of the citadel, and has thus virtually raised the siege. It is believed that this is duo to General Robert’s advance towards Candahar. It no w transpires that the news received to-day regarding the mutiny among the troops of the Khan of Khelat is greatly exaggerated. CoNSTANTItrariiK, Aug. 27. The ambassadors of the Powers have presented the Porte with a second collec tive note declaring that they must refuse to discuss further the lino demarcation of the Greek frontier as fixed by the Con ference. Calcutta. Aug. 20. Intelligence has just come to hand that another sortie has been made by the British troops at Candahar, and was directed to the eastward of that city, but owing to the strong position taken up by Ayoub Khan’s forces, which were strongly reinforced, the British troops were obliged to retire. Calcutta, Aug. 27. News has come to hand that a mutiny has broken out among the troops of the Khan of Kelat in Beloochiatan, and orders have been given for a wing of the Highland regiments stationed at Qiiottah to proceed to the assistance of the Khan without delay.

AUSTRALIAN. (Per Rente)'s Agency.) Melbourne, August 27. Arrived. —Te Anau, from the Bluff. An excellent programme has been ar ranged for the race meeting in honor of Sir Hercules Robinson, which is to take place at Flemingtoncn Saturday, September 18, not September 10, as previously an nounced. The chief event will bo the Robinson Stakes, with L 250 added money. Entries close on September 13. Melbourne, Aug. 28. The Government intend to issue Treasury Bills to enable them to forestall the revenue. Sydney, Aug. 27. The Hawkesbury Grand Handicap was won by Hesperian; Sweetmeat, 2nd; Strathearn, 3rd. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min. 38 4-10 sec. Henncssy’s brandy, in bulk, qrs., 10s. 3d. to 10s Gd. ; Patna rice, L2l : New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 3s. Gd. to 3s. lOd. ; maize, per GOlb., 2s. to 2s. Id. ; tobacco, Raven’s twist, per lb., Is. 6d. to Is. ,7d. ; candles, D.R.J.’s, 7.jd. per lb. Adelaide, Aug. 27. Adelaide wheat, per bushel, 4s. 3d. to 4s. 4d., with more business doing ; coun try flour, L 9 ss, ; freights, 255. for sailing vessels. The Legislative Assembly has negatived Mr. Bray’s vote of want of confidence in the Ministry by 25 to 11 votes.

INTERPROVINCIAL. (Per Press Association.) Auckland, Aug. 30. The Hinemoa arrived to-day with a number of members of the General Assembly. She has on board a detach ment of Constabulary for Taranaki. The Thames Gas Company has de clared a dividend of eight per cent. A man named Geo. Henry Sheppeston, carter, is charged with using threatening language towards Mary Ann Sheppeston, otherwise Featon, who had been disturbed at the knowledge of the existence of a second wife. Sub-Inspector Pardy asked for a remand, stating that the police had discovered prisoner had three wives. New Plymouth, Aug. 30.

Seventeen natives were brought in from camp last night. On reaching the gaol eight of the prisoners were liberated. One was alad,athorough young rascal; two were old men, and the remaining five between eighteen and twenty throe years of age. The natives discharged wore told by the inspector that, if caught again, they would bo sent to Wellington and there turned adrift. The natives went to the Native Office, whore bread was given them, and they have started for Parihaka this morn ing. 'Che remaining nine prisoners were put in gaol. V/Ki.r.TNOTox, Aug, 30.

Moore, a wvll known prospector, who has been prospecting in Nelson and Marlborough districts, has returned here. He brings several samples of alluvial quartz and cement gold, which he states were found in a locality where there is room for a largo number of men. Taukamja, Aug. 30.

An important case of selling spirits to natives in outlying districts was heard at Ohinemutu under the Act, 1870. Inspec tor Emerson conducted the case, and proved that A. Rigby, storekeeper, at Tauranga, sold the natives fifteen gallons of rum," to bo delivered at Ohinemutu. The Magistrate gave a decision in favor of the defendant, upon the ground that the rum was purchased at Tauranga, which was not an outlying district, and Rigby, as carrier, was not liable. It is now under stood by the natives that they can pur chase spirits iu any town in the North Island and have it delivered in an outly ing district in any quantity. Inspector Emerson intends, at the licensing meeting, to object to all wholesale licenses in the Tauranga district, consequent on the late decision.

Dunedin, Aug. 28. The Tuapoka Flat Hotel has been totally destroyed by fire. The building was insured in the National for L2OO. Stock in the Norwich Union for L3OO Dunedin, Aug. 23. A largo meeting of railway employees last night appointed deputations to Mr. Conyers and to the Christchurch meeting to-morrow and carried the following resolution This meeting strongly pro tests against any reduction on the ground that wages men are not blamablo for alleged extravagance, waste and reckless expenditure of different departments to their charge by the Civil Service Com mission and in the name of common justice demands that the innocent shall nou suffer. Invercaimull, Aug. 28. The Scottish entertainment in aid of the Hospal was a great success, over sixteen hundred people attended, and probably Ll2O will bo given to the An Irish entertainment for the same object is spoken of. There was a large gathering of Foresters last evening, the occasion being the open ing of a District Court. The members of Court Star of the South entertained the oilicers of the District Court of Otago, and delegates at the banquet. The _ visiting brethren were greatly pleased with their reception and treatment.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1880.



To Let. mO LET FOR CROPPING.—About J_ 1000 acres GOOD LOAMY LAND. To be let in blocks to suit parties. Apply to N, WELSH, Saddler, South Rakaia. or BENJAMIN HALE, 170 u Saihnaker, Christchurch. mO LET, a Comfortable three-roomed 1L COTTAGE, with Garden, on the Wakanui road, 10s. per week. Apply, u jYio Lost. LOST, A ROAN GELDING, aged. Finder will be REWARDED on returning same to SAUNDERS BROS., 1330 Ashburton,



Matson, Cox, & 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 stylo of MATSON. COX & CO. Their business ivill 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, 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 be able to afford to their constituents increased facilities for the transaction of their business. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CEI.EBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 Edmiston, Gundry, and Co.



Property Sales. Messrs, edmiston, g undry, & 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. 12g



Robert Wilkin and Go. FRIDAY, Sup SEPTEMBER. Messrs. Robert wilkin * co. arc instructed by the Trustee in the Estate of S. Holland to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION On the above date at the TINWALD SALEYARDS THE ENTIRE STOCK, Consisting of 2 VALUABLE DRAUGHT MARES 2 TWO-YEAR-OLD by “Glenroy” g YEARLING FOALS 6 cows PIGS AND REAPER AND CHAFF SET OP HARROWS QUANTITY OF AMERICAN EARLY POTATOES &c. Ac. Ac. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock. ROBERT WILKIN A CO., IG4« Auctioneers. For Sale. BAR Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. 8280 FARMS FOR SALE. i N IMPROVED FARM of 5G4 Acres, of which 500 Acres are under crop. Delivery before or after harvest. Land situate near Dromore. AN UNIMPROVED BLOCK of 544 Acres, adjoining Winchmore railway station. For price, Ac., apply to CUFF AND GRAHAM, 1440 Christchurch. CALVES QUANTITY OF POULTRY DRAY Tj SAMUELSON’S HORSE-POWER CUTTER O PLOUGHS



TO INVESTORS AND THOSE IN SEARCH OF A Good Farm. MESSRS. POYNTZ & Co. have for Sale, by Private Treaty, a Splendid FARM of 107 Acres, of rich land, fenced and sub-divided into four paddocks, 90 acres in English grass. There is a commodious dwelling-house, large grain shed, and all necessary out-buildings. A never-failing stream of water runs through the property. Apply to POYNTZ & CO.



Tenders MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : No. 21.—Formation and metalling 16 chains Alford Forest road. No. 22.—Formation, Ac, (bush) 13 chains Sawmill road. No. 23.—Formation, ifcc., 20 chains Tramway Reserve road, near pound. No. 21. —Erecting timber shoot and bridge on Double Hill track. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, whore Tenders, addressed to the Chair man, will be received until noon on MONDAY, September Gth, 1880. Each Tender must be accompanied by a deposit of L 5 per cent, on the amount of contract. No cheque will bo recognised unless marked by the bank. The lowest or any Tender not neces sarily accepted. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Surveyor to the Mount Somers lolg Road Board.



Tenders. LONG LIE ACH ROAD DISTRICT. WRITTEN TENDERS are hereby in vited by the Longbeach Road Board for the Formation of a Ditch (spade and shovel work) on part of Crow’s road. A Specification can be seen at the office on Longbeach road, where tenders addressed to the Chairman, and accom panied by a cash deposit will be received up till 2 o’clock p.m. on MONDAY, the Gth of September. W. CDTHBERT, District Surveyor. Longbeach Road, 23rd August, 1880. 154 g Public Notices. Chrischurch, Aug. 25th, 1880. WE have this day SOLD to Mr. F. DOHERTY all the Uncollected ACCOUNTS due to his bankrupt estate, and hereby give notice that his receipt is sufficient discharge for debts due to this estate. Trustees F. H. BROWNE (Doherty’s Estate. In reference to the above, F. Doherty begs to inform those interested that if accounts to the estate are not settled forthwith, legal proceedings will be taken. All communications to be addressed to F. DOHERTY, 816( -174 a Peter street, Ashburton. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. Applications are invited from competent persons willing to act as FERRYMAN at Lower Rangitata for one year, on a subsidy of £BO per annum, together with all fees paid according to the schedule as hereinafter mentioned. Applications, with references, endorsed “ Ferryman, Lower Rangatata,” will be received at the Council’s Offices, Ashbur ton, up to 11 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of September, 1880. Duties to commence on the 4th September, 1880. Two sureties for £26 to be provided. SCHEDULE OF FEES. Cattle or'horses, driven or led in a mob, Gd. per head. Passengers forded on horseback, 2s. each. Horses forded (including horse and rider), 3s. each. Vehicles, ss. each. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 27, 1880. 718c-820



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. OTICE is hereby given that the Ash burton County Council will be glad to receive Donations of Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, Ac., for the use of the patients in the County Hospital. Dona tions of old linen will also be thankfully received. OXUUI, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, August 23,1880. 793c-1580 THE TIME for receiving tenders for the Ashburton High School is EXTENDED till WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Bth. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OP AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I. A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. NOTICE. IG7g FOOKS & SON, Architects. 1090-821 c Business Notices.



SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by2Gin.... ... 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480



“ A THING OP BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER.” TIIHE advertiser wishes to remind the re -1 sidonts of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Curte-de-vistc, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show' cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. Ho makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons' tastes can bo satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. GL F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH > BURTON. 730-702 c



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Eusincru Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Go., Merchant Tailors, TANG RED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 W. WHITE, CONFECTIONER AND BAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, BEGS to announce that lie has taken the business lately carried on by Edward Taylor, Baker, &c., Saunders’ Buildings, and trusts by supplying a first class article at a moderate price, to merit a continuance of public support. Best Bread, 41b. Loaf, 6d. Cash. W. WHITE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 9280-550 c NEW SADDLERY. &c„ &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills 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 Horse and Saddle Cloths Rugs and Waterproofs Bridles, Bits, Martingales Whips, Spurs, Gloves Brushes, Combs, &c. , etc. From the best makers, which will be sold at most reasonable prices. Harness of every description made to order, or repaired on the shortest notice. J. TAIT AND CO., (Next Cookson’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton. 915 a



HORSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, &c., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, 69g Tinwald. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 T. A. GATES, QABINET MAKER, & c., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. All kinds of Furniture, Picture Frames &c., on Sale and made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. 4o NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TTTHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, W Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 a TO FARMERS. mHE UNDERSIGNED are CASH JL PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 a Ashburton and Christchurch. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS I



R. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are Iso prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Largo Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., fur sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 36 ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GARNETT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that ho has DIS POSED of his BUSINESS to Mr. F. CLARK, of Christchurch, and while thanking them for tho liberal support accorded to him during his residence here, would solicit a continuance of the same on behalf of his successor. Referring to tho above, F. CLARK hopes, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public support. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Asubukton. Agent for the sale of tho Ashburton Guardian and Evenin'/ Herald. 725c-92g



Business Notices. CONTINUATION or THE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., W E 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.



Drapery. Lot of Japan Silks, at Is. por yard. worth 2s. Gd. Dress Goods, as low as Cd. per yard. Winceys, at from sd. to 9d. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. Gd. Wool Shawls, at 7s. Gd. to 12s. Gd. Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is, Gd. A Job Lot of Ladies’ Jackets. Collars and Cuffs, from Gd. per pair. Ileal Welsh Homespun, at Is. lOd. ; all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 20s. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4e. to 7s. Gd, to clear out. Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at Cd. each. 2 ~ „ ~ at Is. ~ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Bine Blankets, at 10s. 6d to 15s. Gd. Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. Cd. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s. Towels, at Cd. 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. Gd. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. Gd. to G7s. Cd. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. Cd. to 15s. Gd. Men Hats, at 4s. 9d., ss. Gd., to 7« Cd. Carpets. . A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. Gd. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. 6d. 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 I>* guaranteed. ORR AND CO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 915 g



Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY