AUSTRALIAN.

Per Renta ’s Agency. Sydney, Sept. 3. It is announced that Mr. P. A. Jen nings, who was Executive Commissioner for the Sydney Exhibition, will be ap pointed a Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George ; and that Mr. John Davies, who was a. prominent member of the New South Wales Com mission, will be appointed Commander of the same Order.

Sydney, Sept. 15. Parliament has been further prorogued till October 26th.

It has transpired that I'ir Henry Parkes acted in defiance of the Attorney-General’s written opinion that Mr. Proctor’s lecture could not be legally interfered with.

Sydney, Sept. 16.

Sailed —Rotomahana, for Auckland,

There is later nows to hand from the Solomon Islands, which confirms the pre vious information regarding the wreck of the Ariel, and the poisoning of the mate and seamen. It is reported that the captain and rest of those who were on board have succeeded in making their escape from the natives. Melbourne, Sept. 15. New Zealand oats, feeding sorts, 2s. to 2s. 4d.

An animated discussion took place in the Assembly last night regarding an article in the Argus on the new members’ elections, and the Qualifications Commit tee. Mr. Fincham protested against the article, which he said was a breach of privilege. Mr. Berry asked the House to decide whether it should take action so as to serve as a warning to the Argus for all time. Mr. Service defended the Argus, and the motion which was before the House was eventually withdrawn.

The race meeting in honor of Sir H. Robinson is postponed until Monday.

In the Assembly last night a Bill to legalise the use of the totalisator was read a second time.

Melbourne, Sept. 16.

In the Legislative Assembly, Sir Brian O’Loghlen opposed the Government on retrenchment, especially that of the Law Department. Sir Hercules Robinson has arrived here on his way to England. Sailed —Ringarooma, for the Bluff. Brisbane!, Sept. 15.

In the case of Miles v. M‘llwraith, the defendant’s pleas have been allowed. If the facts be proved, the plaintiff mus win.

Adelaide, Sept. 15. The Sorata’s bottom is very much crushed. Every effort is being made to stop the leaks, and an attempt will be made to tow her off to-night. Adelaide, Sept. L 6.

The Sorato has become a total loss, and all hope of saving her has been aban doned. The lower deck is now bulging, and fears are entertained of her entirely breaking up.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

(Per Press Association.) Grahamstown, Sept. 16

A water engine, on a new principle, de signed by Price Bros., constructed to work a twenty head stamper battery, started to-day, when all went off satis factorily. The battery started crushing in the presence of a large number of ex perts, who watched with interest the re sult of the experiment. The whale caught in the gulf, in being towed over, sunk in deep water, where it remains.

Auckland, Sept. 16.

The horse whipping case came before the Court to-day, and Captain Kerr, who whipped Dr. Smith, was fined L 5, and bound over to keep the peace. Inspector Pardy made another seizure of smuggled goods. A man named Jacob Scuft, who landed at Lyttelton with L3OO worth of jewellery from Sydney, evaded the Customs there, and sold a portion in Christchurch, at Wellington, on the West Coast, in Nelson, and was selling the balance at Auckland, where the police made the seizure. The goods smuggled were valued at Ll5O wholesale. A penalty of LIOO, with forfeiture of goods and pay ment of costs, was imposed. Auckland, Sept. 17.

The contest for the possession of the stock of J. B. Robinson (Auckland Cloth ing Company) is ended. Cuthbertson and Bell stated they did not intend to protract the struggle. The Registrar of the Su preme Court sustained possession by arrangement, Cuthbertson recording a protest. The police are making a raid on the milkmen, and some of them have been fined for adding 16 per cent of water. The degree of LL. D. was conferred on W. H. Rattray, Auckland, by the Rev. B. Bruce (representative of the Chancel lor of the New Zealand University), in the Choral Hall, before a large assembly. Mr. Justice Richmond gave the address. . Richard Goulding, a young man who was run over by a horse and cart, a few days ago, died in the Hospital. A further charge of smuggling gold dust was laid against the German, Jacob Swift, when he was fined L2O and costs. In a cartridge case, at his hotel, the detective found 200 sovereigns, out of which the LIOO fine and costs were paid. Wellington, Sept. 15.

Captain Malcolm, in giving evidence before the iNautical Court yesterday, said that the Taiaroa was kept in her usual course, and that the Hinemoa should have passed him on the port side. He had steadied the helm to give the Hinemoa room. The Court gave judgment this morning, its opinion being that the con duct of both captains added to cause the collision. Captain Fairchild should not have attempted to pass the Taiaroa at Cape Home, and the Court thought the collision might have been averted if Cap tain Malcolm had steadied the helm of the Taiaroa a little sooner. The Bench did not think it a case where it was necessary to cancel or suspend the certificate of either captains

Sept. 16. At the inquest on the body of Daniel Sullivan, found in the harbor yesterday, a verdict of found drowned was returned. The Hero has arrived from Auckland. During the passage, Mrs. Morris, a pas senger, who booked at Auckland, died from the effects of sea sickness.

Wellington, Sept. 17.

Dr. Lemon has received the following cable message from Adelaide, dated IGth inst.:—“The men on board the Sorata knocked off pumping for a few hours, in order to get out some cargo, but the water rose instantly, and they had to put pumps to work again, ”

Dunedin, Sept. 14

A fire took place at Caversham last midnight, which totally destroyed a ten roomed brick building, occupied by Neanee, chemist, Macintosh, dealer, and two other families. The fire started in Neanee’s shop, from which nothing was saved ; good deal saved from Macintosh’s. Neanee is insured for L 250 in the National; Macintosh in the South British for L6O. The building belongs to Hocken and Hardy who are insured in the Standard for LSOO, and New Zealand L2OO. A fire occurred at Neanee’s a few months ago,

Dunedin, Sept. 17.

At the City Court yesterday, Henry Guilford, late clerk to the Portobello Hoad Board, pleaded guilty to two charges of embezzlement, and was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment. Mr. Murray, at the conclusion ■of his address, announced his intention to Stire into private life after next session of -^rliament. jhe Star states that Wardens Stratford ai * d Wood retire, their districts being annex'd to Dunstan, and Tuapeka.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1880.



Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ASHBURTON POUNj6. "VT OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that jLM TENDERS for ONE/OR MORE YEARS are invited from persons willing to undertake the duties /f POUND KEEPER of the AshburtoiaPound. The successful tenderer will receive as remuneration all fees Jfor impounded animals, as laid down by The Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872, and will also have to comply Jas to any other details connected with jthe appointment with the provisions of tip said Ordinance. Tenderers are, therefore, requested to state how much per lannum they are willing to pay to the Council for the privi lege of collecting theselfees. A House of four rofems is attached to the Pound, for the use of which the suc cessful tenderer will nave to pay to the Council ten shillings! per week as rent during the term of ffiis tenancy of the Pound. All paymentsfto be made monthly in advance. The appointment t$ 20th October, 1880. A copy of The Car Cattle Ordinance, 187 J Council’s offices to int commence on the erbury Trespass of is on view at the mding applicants. tender not neces- The highest or an rarily accepted. Tenders, with references, endorsed, “Tender for Poundkleper, Ashburton,” will be received up to II) a.m. on WED NESDAY, 6th October] 1880. By order, F. MA iNWARING, Clerk. September 9, 1880. 215g-883c TENDERS FOR INLAND SERVICES FOR 1881 AND 1882. General Post Office, Wellington, August 17, 1880. SEALED TENDERS will be received at the Chief Post Office, Christ church, until THURSDAY, September 30, proximo, for the conveyance of mails between the undermentioned places, for a period of two years, from January 1,1881, to December 31, 1882. Postal District of Christchurch. I. Christchurch and Green Park, thrice weekly 2. Christchurch and Green Park, daily 3. Christchurch and Courtenay, thrice weekly 4. Christchurch and Courtenay, daily *5. Christchurch and Sumner, twice daily 6. Christchurch and New Brighton, thrice weekly 7. Christchurch and New Brighton, daily *B. Christchurch and Akaroa, thrice weekly *9. Lyttelton and Pigeon Bay, thrice weekly *lO. Lyttelton and Little Akaloa, weekly 11. Lyttelton and Port Levy, weekly 12. Lyttelton and Gebbie’s Flat, weekly 13. Lyttelton and Gebbie’s Flat, twice weekly 14. Lyttelton Post Office and Railway Station, and vessels in harbor, as required 15. Duvauchelle’s, Little Akaloa, and Okain’s Bay, twice weekly. 16. German Bay and Le Eon’s Bay, twice weekly 17. Akaroa and Wainui, weekly 18. Kaiapnu and Saltwater Creek, thric weekly 19. Kaiapoi and Saltwater Creek, daily 20. Kaiapoi and Coutts Island, twice weekly 21. Kaiapoi and Coutts Island, thrice weekly 22. Kaiapoi and Clarkville, twice weekly 23. Kaiapoi and Clarkville, thrice weekly 24. Mandeville and Eyreton, weekly 25. Mandeville and Eyreton, twice weekly 26. Oxford and View Hill, weekly 27. Oxford and View Hill, twice weekly 28. Fluxion Post Office and Railway Station, daily 29. Ashley and Loburn, twice weekly 30. Ashley and Loburn, thrice weekly 31. Balcairn and Leithfield, thrice weekly 32. Balcairn and Leithfield, daily. 33. Waikari and Waiau, weekly 34. Waikari and Waiau, twice weekly 35. Hurunui and Upper Waiau Ferry, weekly 36. Upper Waiau Ferry and Hanmer Plains, weekly 37. Waiau and Hawkeswood, weekly 38. Waikari and Lake Station, weekly 39. Waipara and Cheviot, weekly 40. Prebbleton and Broadfield, twice weekly 41. Prebbleton and Broadfield, thrice weekly 42. Irwell Railway Station and Brookside, twice weekly 43. Irwell Railway Station and Brookside, thrice weekly 44. Irwell Post Office and Railway Station, as required 45. Leeston and Lakeside, twice weekly 46. Leeston and Lakeside, thrice weekly 47. Springfield and Kowai Bush, weekly 48. Malvern Post Office and Russell’s Flat, weekly 49. Malvern Post Office and Russell’s Flat, twice weekly 50. Darfield and Kimberley, weekly 51. Darfield and Kimberley, twice weekly 52. Darfield and Greendale, weekly 53. Darfield and Greendale, twice weekly 54. Coalgate and Hororata, daily 55. Hororata and Lake Coleridge, via Wind whistle House, weekly 56. Hororata and Acheron, via Lake Coler idge and Windwhistle House, weekly 57. Glentunnel Railway Station, Windwhistle House, and Lake Coleridge, weekly 58. Glentunnel and Acheron, via Lake Coleridge and Windwhistle House, weekly 59. Dunsandel and Killinchy, twice weekly 60. Rakaia and Kyle, weekly 61. Rakaia and Barr Hill, twice weekly 62. Rakaia and Barr Hill, thrice weekly 63. Lauriston Railway Station and Parr Hill, twice weekly 64. Lauriston Railway Station and Barr Hill, thrice weekly 65. Methven Railway Station and Alford Forest, thrice weekly 66. Ashburton and Mount Somers, twice weekly 67. Mount Somers and Ashburton Gorge, weekly 68, Ashburton and Seafield, via Elgin, Waka nui, and Newland, twice weekly 69. Ashburton and Seafield, via Elgin, Waka nui, and Newland, thrice weekly 70. Ashburton and Longbeach, daily 71. blinds Railway Station and Mayfield, weekly 72. Upper Riccarton Post Office and Middle- I ton Railway Station, daily 73. East Oxford Post Office and Railway Station, daily .74. Christchurch Post Office and Railway station and Town Receivers, providing mail-cart, driver, horses, &c, as re quired. *75 Pig eon Bay and Akaroa, thrice weekly. The services marked thus * may be | affected by railway extension, and may be terminated by the Postmaster-General on his giving one month’s notice in writing. The attention of intending tenderers is directed to the following clause of the terras and conditions of contract printed at the back of the tender forms : “ The days and hours of arrival and departure to be fixed frem time to time as the Post master-General may direct. For services performed by coach, no stage shall exceed twelve miles, except by special permission from the Postmaster-General, who shall determine whether or not longer stages are unavoidable.” Contractors whose tenders may be ac cepted must be prepared to carry out the services for which they tender according to the time-tables framed by the depart ment. Forms of tender, with the terms and conditions of contract, may be procured at any post office. No tender will be considered unless made on the printed form. Tenders, indorsed “ Tender for Mail Service, No. ,” to be addressed to the Postmaster-General, Wellington, and enclosed to the Chief Postmaster of the postal district to which the tender may specially refer, W. Gray, 227 g Secretary.



Tenders TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the erection of a TIMBER COTTAGE at Clear well Farm, near the Hinds, for C. G. Hamdon, Esq. Plans and specifications may be seen at our office, and sealed tenders endorsed “ Tender for Cottage,” to be delivered on or before 10 a.rn., MONDAY, September 20th. FOOKS & SON. 882c-219g Architects. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for ADDI TIONS to CHURCH at Rakaia. Plans and Specifications can be seen at Messrs. Fooks and Sons’ Office, Ashbur ton, up till Friday, September 17th. Tenders to be sent in on SATURDAY, September 18th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. B. M. MOUNTFORT, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, September 10th, 1880. 216 g For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. A N IMPROVED FARM of 564 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, &c., apply to CUFF AND GRAHAM, 144 g Christchurch.



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.



Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Merchant Tailors, TANORED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, 082a-4450 THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to in form his friends .and the public gene rally, that he has made arrangements with the best SAWMILLS in Southland for a constant Supply of Building Timber, including Red and White Pine Craighead d Go., FLOORING LINING SKIRTING ARCHITRAVES



MOULDINGS and will open the same OCTOBER Ist, 1880, at his yards, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 2170-884 c Proprietor. 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 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. by 26in ... 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g



CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED TO BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c. Drawers from 30s. and upwards, Dressing tables and Washstands 10s. and upwards. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 248 c



Business Notice. ERIEDLAKDER BROTHERS. TO REDUCE STOCK, AND MAKE ROOM FOR New Goods—Novelties —New Goods !! FRIEDLANDER BROS, are just opening, in addition to their well selected stock—Best quality only in French Merinos ; Brown, Dressed and Striped Hollands ; Check, Piques, and Marcella Muslins ; Crochet Antimacassers, from 2s. Bd. Beautiful Lace Curtains—large variety. Muslin Long Curtains, a varied choice. Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds —of every description. Grey and White Sheeting—all widths ; extra stout bleached and twilled Sheeting. Saxony Welsh Flannels ; Strong Real Welsh Flannels. FELT CARPETS —Splendid Patterns. Cocoa Mattings in Iyd., l^yd., and liyd. widths. Table Cloths and Table Baizes ; Velvet Pile Table Covers ; Horrocks’ wellknown Long Cloths ; White and Colored Quilts ; All-wool Plaids —the very best. A Rare selection of New Dress Stuffs and Dress Buttons. Crochet Cotton, in reels and skeins ; Brook’s 500-yd. reels of cotton —best for machine use. Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns ; Paton and Son’s Alloa Yarns. Til cmTofc! In great variety, I Cotton and Union Sheetings ; Floor Cloths JLJidIJLiAt? SjO from 12s. upwards. | choice patterns ; Cocoa Mats—various sizes. WOOL GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES AND RIBBONS—A well assorted stock. Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, Wool Fringes—all shades ; also handsome Black Silk Fringes, Piece Velvets, Ribbon Velvets, &c. A splendid assortment of Scotch Needlework. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs—bargains. The above goods are imported direct from tho manufacturers, and will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, in order to reduce the stock. •o- Outfitting Department. This department is now replete with the most fashionable and serviceable goods, and exhibits a splendid variety of Men’s and Youths’ OVERCOATS and ULSTERS. JUVENILE DEPARTMENT.—Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits—in all shapes ; Tweed Galatea Suits ; Hats, in large variety ; Trousers and Vests ; Moleskin Trousers ; Crimean Shirts ; Collars,Braces, Ties, &c. MEN’S DEPARTMENT.—Men’s Geelong Tweed Galatea Suits, Sac Suits, Paget Suits, Trousers and Vests—fashionable shapes, and fit guaranteed ; Waterproof Coats in Great Variety ; Men’s Blouses and Overalls, American Duck (patented); Hard and Soft Felt Hats, all sizes ; Merino and Flannel Shirts and Pants ; Colored and white Moleskin Trousers ; Soft Twill Cotton Shirts—splendid value ; Crimean Shirts, remarkably cheap ; White Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (American open back); White Long Cloth Shirts, in pleats and military fronts, remarkably cheap ; Merino and Ribbed Lambs’ Wool Half Hose ; Super Hand-Knit Half Hose ; Novelties in Silk Scarfs and Ties ; Novelties in Braces and Mufflers ; Novelties in Linen and Paper Collars. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF ENGLISH AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. ■ o Implements, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H. H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same; Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same ; Drays, 2£, 2|, and 3 axles ; Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows ; Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers ; Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines ; best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees ; Bentall s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes ; Corrugated Iron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands ; Ryland’s best Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 11 ; Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. Also a very large Stock Douglas’ and Gould’s American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (I|. Hr and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. We have always on hand a large assortment of Saddles, Shaft, Leading, and Plough HARNESS. Horse- Cloths in every variety. The Deering Twine Binder Was awarded the Gold Medal at Ashburton, six machines competing. It also took the Special Prize at the Oamaru trial, etc, Having been appointed Sole Agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. The New Improved Althouse Vaneless Windmill Is how on Exhibition erected in front of our Store.' Prices are lowered, and are within the reach of everybody, we therefore invite the public to examine the same, g o Ironmongery Department. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce the prices to lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes ; Electroplated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a heavy stuck of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft 6in to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Locks, and general builders Ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glazier’s and paperhangers materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds ; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., etc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Black smiths’ and Farriers’ tools on hand. A limited assortment of Patent American and Colonial Washing Machines. o— Grocery Department. The above Department is now well stocked with New Season’s TEAS, in half-chests and boxes; Green and Pekoe Tea, for mixing purposes. Superior Mauritius SUGARS, white and brown Crystals and Counters. “ Venus Twist” and “ Nail Rod” TOBACCO ; “ Centennial” Cut-up Tobacco (Golden Leaf), in quarter-pound tins and half-pound packets. PIPES of every description. Currants, Elbmes, Sultanas Muscatells, and Figs (all New Fruit) ; Jordan and Shell Almonds, Barcelona Nuts. Neaves’ Infant Food, and Robinson’s Patent Groats and Barley. French Prunes, Bottled Fruits, Essences, Spices, etc. A large stock of English and Colonial Con fectionery. A full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, Fish, etc. New Jams, Marmalade, Red and Black Currant and Apple Jellies. Van Houten’s and Fry’s Extract of Cocoa, in quarter-pound and half-pound tins. Cheese Rennet Extract and Extract of Annato. PERFUMERY AND PATENT MEDICINES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. China and Glassware. We invite this Department in particular, as we have just unpacked Nineteen Crates of General CROCKERY, consisting of richly enamelled and gilt, white and gold, enamelled and plain Toilet Sets ; white and gold China Cups and Saucers —small size ; Dinner Services, complete ; and Soup Turreenes; Hot-water Ju"s, in sets, etc., etc. And Eight Casks of GLASSWARE, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters, Water Caratfes, Tumblers, Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. • o - ' INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. ERIEDLMDER BEOS Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company.



Business Notices [A CARD.] TO BUSINESS MEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS OF ASHBURTON. GENTLEMEN, —In consequence of the high costs ruling here in reference to obtaining the simplest of LEGAL DOCUMENTS, and in consideration of my having had seven years’ experience as Law Clerk in Christchurch and Ashbm ton, I beg to inform you I have opened a DEEDS OFFICE ‘and AGENCY, where all Bankruptcy and other Legal Business will be attended to through me. E. WADMAN, Up-stairs office, Saunders’ Buildings. 839c"-189g East street, Ashburton. ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GARNETT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has DIS POSED of his BUSINESS to Mr. F. CLARK, of Christchurch, and while thanking them for the liberal support accorded to him during his residence here, would solicit a continuance of the same on behalf of his successor. Referring to the above, F. CLARK hopes, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public support. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESS E R, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 725c-920 ‘ ‘ SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents 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. Carte-de-viste, 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. He 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 be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. Gr. F. Henry,- PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 730-702 c HORSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, Ac., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, 69g Tinwald. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashbukton, 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 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. WM. R. DUNN, Reaper and Binder Expert, HAYING located permanently in Ash burton, at the corner of Peter street, and close to Wakanui road, wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Mer chants, and others that he is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Repaint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on hand. None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or counti’y. Orders may be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. Win. E. Dunn, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. 176 g FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. MoKERROW AND CO., RE 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 Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. 'll. McKERBOW & CO., GRAIN MERCHAN T 3, RAKAIA. 30 NEW SADDLERY. &c„ &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next to Oookson’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., &o. 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 q



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT ORE & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK NEW SPRING GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmiston, G undry, and Co. valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about HALF-PRICE. CONSISTING OF CARPETS, MATTING - blankets, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, &o ORE AND CO. September lat, 0 ] 841c-182g



Matson Cox,, and 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 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 atford to their constituents increased facilities for the transaction of their business. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING M ACHINES 44g T- Bullock. FOR SALE—CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tin wald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. For sale or to let, with a PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui „ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c.', &c. ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. ~ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s „ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. 539, (part of) £ of an acre, terms same as as above. 341, Kermode Street. 77 , 37, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That convenient SHOP, situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, now in the occupation of Mr. Lublow, tailor. SHOP or BOARDING-HOUSE, situated in Burnett Street, opposite the Mail Office, and lately in the occupation of Mr. Dufrates. Apply, 571c-186g T. BULLOCK 266 220 360 50 65 150 290 Stud. TAM O’ SHAN TER. WILL TRAVEL the Mount Somers and Ashburton Districts this season. For further particulars see future adver tisement. WM. T. SMITH, 203 g Proprietor. J. L. FLEMING’S GRAND CONSULTATION. ON THE QANTEEBUE Y CUP To be Ron in November. 2000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s. EACH. First Horse... ... ... £4OO Second Horse ... ... 150 Third Horse ... ... 100 Other Starters (divided) ... 150 Non-starters (divided) ... 200 If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stumps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Next Bank of New Zealand, 191 a Hereford street, Christchurch. ANNUAL PARADE of ENTIRE HORSES bn SATURDAY, 2nd October, 1880. ANNUAL SHOW of STOCK, IMPLE MENTS, &c., TUESDAY, 16th November. GEORGE JAMESON, 211 g Secretary. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE Annual PARADE of ENTIRE HORSES will take place at the Association’s Grounds on SATURDAY, the 2nd October. Entries must be made with the Secretary not later than 4 o’clock on SATURDAY, 25th inst. u GEORGE JAMESON, 204 g Secretary. m HORSE CARDS, J~~J~ORSE CARDS of all sizes printed at the office of this paper. Lost. LOST, A ROAN GELDING, aged. Finder will be REWARDED on returning same to SAUNDERS BROS., 133 g Ashburton*