CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

A POOR RATE.

To the Editor.

Sir, — In your issue of April 3rd you open up a very important question-—viz., the desirability of levying a poor rate, and 1 am very glad to see the stand you have ' taken against the| movements. I only you had gone a little further, and *said that such a thing will not be tole rated by the thrifty producers of this co lony. Whatever may be the means of dealing with this excrescence on civilisa tion, it must not be cultivated, or it will grow to be quite unbearable. I have an idea that our social system is capable of amendment. At present we are fighting against Nature —or, in other words, the Almighty,—and how can we hope to suc ceed. The law of Natural Selection, with unerring hand, picks out all useless . specimens, leaving the best and fittest to grow and flourish. This grand natural law, I say, we are doing our level best to counteract. Let us cease to be so foolish. Do not let us cultivate the worst ’speci mens of humanity in defiance of God’s lawn. The experience of older countries is before us , if we are wise we will profit by their experience. There will, I , suppose, always be a certain percentage of humanity born without energy, in dustry, or thrift; but Nature, if left to herself, will soon weed out these bad specimens. In this young colony there is no real excuse for pauperism, or want of employment, and I hope the thrifty and industrious portion of the community will not suffer this barnacle to adhere, or they will find it hard to scrape off. —I am, &c., J.L.

TELEGRAPHIC.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(Reuter’s.} London, April 11. The Liberal gains now amount to 108. The “ Observer” of to-day states that the Marquis of Salisbury, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, is about to be raised to a Dukedom. The “Times” publises a paragraph in which it states that it is probable that Earl Derby will be appointed Secretary of State for the Colonies. London, April 12. In view of the approaching resignation of the Ministry, Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, has been raised to an Earldom. The training ship Atalanta, with 300 cadets on board, is reported missing. She left Bermuda at the end of January, and was returning from a cruise. Great anxiety prevails regarding her safety. The Channel Squadron has been ordered to search for the missing vessel. Pams, April 12. It is announced that a vessel conveying French exhibits to the Melbourne Exhi bition will leave in May. AUSTRALIAN. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Adelaide, April 13. The imports for the past quarter amounted to L 9,520,000. The exports for the same period amounted to L 9,527,000. Adelade, April 14. "Wheat in Adelaide is at 4s. 5d ; wheat at the out ports is at 4s. 3d. Melbourne, April 13. Ar wed—Ringarooma, from New Zea- the Governor laid the fonmStion stone of the Melbourne Cathedral to-day. There was a large attendance, and the proceedings were carried out with considerable ceremony. The Te Anau sailed for New Zealand to-day. Melbourne, April 14. New Zealand oats are slow of sale at 2s 3d. Sugar at auction has realised LI per ton higher. It is stated that Messrs Money Wigram and Co.’s steamship the Norfolk will, on her next trip from England, go direct to Lyttelton and Wellington. Albany, April 13. The P. and O. Company’s steamship Hydaspes arrived in King George’s Sound to-day from Ceylon, with the inward Sues mail. Passenger for Dunedin : Mr. Scott. The Hydaspes brings the news that the P. and O. steamer Travancore had run ashore at Otranto, on the Italian coast, a few miles south of Brindisi. She was exyected to become a total loss. Brisbane, April 12.

Mr. Lang, prospector, reports having discovered splendid looking auriferous country on the Sefton river, in Carpen taria. Mr. Jack, Government Geologist, has prospected Cape York unsuccessfully He was speared through the neck by natives while they were attacking the camp, but has now quite recovered from the effects of the wound.

INTERPROYIN Cl AX.

Gkahamstown, April 14

Mr. Oliver comes to the Thames, via Waikato. Mr. Sheehan accompanies him.

The Government have forwarded L3OOO to the county for the construction of a road through Tukukino’s land to the Upper Thames. An active canvas is to take place for put ting qualified persons on the roll. It is anticipated that over five thousand electors will he registered. Auckland, April 13.

Judge Richmond sentenced the Fijian convicted of rape on a little girl to 10 years, witn two whippings ; Tidmarsh, for attempting rape on a married woman at Parnell, to six years and two whippings ; and the youth Brien, who attempted a rape at Onehunga, to three months and two whippings. Auckland, April 14 At the Supreme Court sessions the na tives charged with forcibly entering the premises of Wilkin’s Hotel, Ohinemutu, were fined LlO each. Tinne, the local member of the Local Industries Commission, the Mayor, and the Working Men’s Political Association, are exerting themselves to obtain infor mation on the subject for the Commission. Russell, April 13. Arrived —Rotorua, from Sydney. Wellington, April 13.

The Rotomahana, with the San Fran cisco mail, sailed for the South at one this afternoon. At the meeting of the Fire Brigade last night, it was resolved to extend the time of looking up their sheds until Monday next, by which time a Conference between the Insurance Companies, City Council, and the Fire Brigades will be held. Wellington, April 14

At the Supreme Court, in the case of Machine v. O’Malley, the plaintiff claims LIOOO damages for injuries sustained by bim while blasting at the reclamation works, through the alleged negligence of the defendant, who was the contractor. It is understood that the City Council are about to adopt a system of retrench ment in every possible way, which will consist of rigid economy in all expendi ture, including a pro rata reduction in and wages. BBpemyr single and five married men are engaged to send to Wanganui for the purpose of working on the Wanganui and Murimutu road.

At a meeting of Licensed Victuallers this afternoon, the question of forming a Licensed Victuallers’ Insurance Company was discussed. The matter was allowed to stand over. However, in the mean

lime, data will be collected and presented at a Conference which meets early in June. A deputation was appointed to wait on the Commissioner of Police, to request ihatactive steps bo taken in con nection with sly grog selling. A fire broke out at one o’clock tins morning in a three-roomed cottage in Cuba street. The flames, when first ob served, had a good hold on the building, which was totally destroyed. The house was empty, the inmates having removed the previous day. How the fire originated is unknown. The cottage was owned by Mi\ Henn

The cottage burnt down this morning was insured for Ll5O in the South British. It is stated that the Colonial Insurance Company will declare a dividend of 10 percent, at the annual meeting on Monday next. The report is also said to be satis factoiy. The proprietor of the Victoria Hotel was fined L 5 for Sunday trading. Balclutha, April 14.

At the Magistrate’s Court this morning, Isabella Hamilton was charged with the murder of her new born infant on the 6th March, in a water closet, at the Stirling Hotel. The post mortem examination showed that the child had breathed. When the accused left Mrs. Atkinson’s service on February 15th, she was preg nant, and made efforts to conceal it. She was remanded till Saturday, bail being allowed, herself in LIOO and two sureties of LSO erch.

Dunedin, April 13.

In the divorce suit, Fergusson v. Fer gusson and Prenderville, the jury answered all the issues in favor of the petitioner. The respondent and co-re spondent were unrepresented, The jury before the evidence was exhausted; in timated they were satisfied the plaintiff had made out his case.

Dunedin, April 14,

A sum of LSO having been collected for the purpose of presenting a piece of plate to Mr. Hallenstein, of the New Zealand Clothing Factory, on his leaving for Europe, that gentleman requested that the money mightjbe placed towards found ing a fund for the amelioration of distress amongst his employees. Mr. Hallen stein’s request has been complied with, and the firm have supplemented the amount by LSO. A South Dunedin publican has been robbed of L4O, which had been loft in bis till.

A painter named Totterill, living at Mornington, tried to cut his throat this morning. He is now out of danger.

Two Horses Killed. —On the return of the special train that took the San Francisco mail south last night, and when just past Temuka this morning, two horses were run over and killed. The animals were dreadfully mutilated and parts of the carcases were scattered all over the engine. The break gear was broken and the accident, delayed the train half-an-hour.

IMITATION OF THE HUMAN VOICE.

A very curious piece of mechanism is being exhibited at Paris by its maker, M. Faber, who has produced a speaking machine which imitates the human oice. It consists of three parts—the wind producing part, the part which con verts the wind into sound, and the part which articulates. The first is simply a bellows, the second is an ivory tube imi tating the larynx, and causing, by varia tions in length, differences of tone. The articulating systern has two parts—one for the vowels, the other for consonants. The former are made by the passage of air through openings of different shapes made in diaphragms placed successively in the current of air by the action of levers made by the fingers. A special cavity, destined to produce nasal sounds, can be put in communication with the former at pleasure, by means of a par ticular lever. The consonants are pro duced by pieces, the action of which is analogous to that of the lips, teeth, and tongue. The rolling of the Ris caused by a wheel. All these imitation organs •ere put in motion by fourteen keys very ingeniously disposed to produce the necessary sounds with varying intensity of action and change of sequence of the parts destined to produce a syllable. Fourteen keys suffice to this end, for by variations of touch the intended sound can be made weak or strong at pleasure. As might be expected, the utterance of the machine is very monotonous, and some sounds are much less like nature than others ; but most of the words spoken are easily understood. They can not, however, be compared with the in flexions of the human voice ; and even if the imitation of the latter, which machin ists have been hammering at for a century past, could be made ever so perfect, it is difficult to see what would be the use of such an imitation.

The Eight Color.—Jones said it isn’t the color of the hair that troubles him in choosing a helpmate. The color of her money interests him vastly more. “ I say Mick, what sort of potatoes are those you are planting V’ “ Raw ones to be sure. Your honor wouldn’t be think ing I’d be planting biled ones.”

Rather Rough.—The local journa thus discources for the benefit of the Marton Volunteers :—Without wishing to discourage any member of. the Marton Volunteer Corps, or throw cold water upon the upholders of a praiseworthy movement, we would suggest that a closer attention to the directions of their drill-sergeant would have a beneficial efiecc upon their appearance when on parade. They should bear in mind that the volunteer movement originated in the desire to obviate the necessity for increasing the standing army, and while it is net to be expected that they can rival the regular soldier in discipline, they should at least endeavor to attain as high a standard in that respect as possible. With a view to assisting them, so far as externals are concerned, we would suggest that the wearing of white linen collars of inordinate dimensions is not conducive to a martial appearance, either in officers or men, nor is a wide-awake hat generally recognised by the War Office as a suitable adjunct to a military uniform. In march ing, too, it might he as well to keep their “eyes front” rather than in any other direction—their boots, for instance—and to remember that in wheeling into line a well-dressed “ front ” is preferable to one resembling a slackened bowstring.

A. New Local Industry. —The arrival of a vessel from a South Australian port, with a full cargo of bark for tanning pur poses (says the “ New Zealand Times”), should induce those who take air interest in the development of local industries to ask themselves whether equally good material could not he collected in the ex tensive forests of this colony. So far as the existence of suitable bark is concerned, the answer can only be in the .affirmative, as there are many trees, both large and small, which would furnish it in almost unlimited quantities, most noteworthy among them being the limau, a tree which is abundantly produced in all the forests both Ninth and South. Why its hark is not gathered, especially during the present depressed state of the labor market, is a puzzle which we shall not attempt to solve. It might- however come within the scope of the Local Industries Committee. We may add that Australia, especially the colonies of Victoria and South Australia, has regular wattle-farms, which prove very profitable, although the bark collected from the young trees is the only return. As it would take many years to exhaust thp native supply in New Zealand, the local product should prove the most re munerative.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1880.



Wanted. ~WT ANTED, by a young lady, a few V V PUPILS who arc desirous of taking drawing lessons. Terms, £1 la. per quarter. Apply by letter to Miss Loach, Post-office, Wakanui, 7170 WANTED— By a GOOD GENERAL HAND, any kind of Farm Work. Well up in Horses and Cattle. Many years experience. Apply at once, Herald Registry. 312c-736g Meetings. RE THE ESTATE OF DAVID EVANS, OF WATERTON AND SB AFIELD, FARMER. A MEETING of Creditors in the above Estate will be held at the offices of Messrs. Friedlander Bros., on FRIDAY, the 16th inst., at 3 p.m. Business of importance. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 721g-310c For self <fe Co-Trustee.



THISTLE LODGE, S.O. P"|IHE Brethern. of the Thistle Lodge are i requested to meet at their Lodge Boom, Saunders’ Buildings on FBIDAY, 16th, at Ip.m, By order of the B. \V. M., BICHD. B. FARMER, 318c-734g Hon. Sec pro tern.



THE DEDICATION OF THE SOMERSET MASONIC HALL WILL TAKE PLACE Off FRIDAY 16th INSTANT. AT 2.30 P.M., to which all brethren are cordially invited. Brethren to meet at the Old Lodge Room at 2 p.m. HENRY ZANDER. 302c-723g Hon. Sec.



Railway Notices. v. R NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS RAILWAY. ALTERATION IN TIME TABLE (To come into force on the 15th inst.) TRAINS will leave Methven for Rakaia at 8.20 a.m. and 4.50 p.m., and Rakaia for Methven at 10 a. in. 7.35 p. in., instead of at present times, on and after April 15th. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Oißce, Christchurch, April 12th, 1880. 315c-733g



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ALTERATIONS IN TIME TABLE. TO COME INTO FORCE ON THE 15th INST. SOUTH LINE AND SOUTHBEIDGE BRANCH. The 7-20 a.m. train from Christchurch to Ashburton, and 755 a. m., Christ church to Southbridge, will be dis continued. A new train will leave Christchurch for Springfield at 7.40 a.m., taking Southbridge Branch passengers (who will change into train for Branch at Hornby), and passengers for Malvern Branch, and will also pick iin at Siations between Christchurch and Rolleston pas sengers for South Stations beyond Rolleston, who will change into South express at Rolleston. The 8.40 a.m. South express will leave at 8.20 a.in., stopping at Rolleston to take on the passengers for South picked up by the 7.40 a.m. train, an will stop to pick up or set down pas sengers at Stations between Rolleston and Ashburton when required. The 11.30 a.m. from Christchurch to Ash burton on Saturdays will be discon tinued. A new train will leave Christchurch for Ashburton at 2.10 p.m. The 3.50 p.m. train, Christ church to Southbridge, will leave at 4.25 p.m. The 4.55 p.m. from Christ church to Ashburton will leave at 5 p. m. The G. 10 a. m., Ashburton to Christchurch, will leave at 6.45 a.m. The 8.5 a.m., Southbridge to Christ church, will leave at 7.25 a.m. A new train will 'leave Ashburton for Christchurch at 0.30 a.m. The 10.50 a.m. from Ashburton to Christchurch on Saturdays will be discontinued. The 5 p.m. express from Ashburton to Christchurch will leave at 5.37 p.m., and will stop at Stations be tween Ashburton and Rolleston to pick up or set down passengers if required, and at Stations’* between Rolleston and Christchurch to allow passengers from Stations South of Rolleston to alight. The 5.10 p.m. from Ashburton to Christchurch will be discontinued. The 4 p.m. from Southbridge to Christchurch will leave at 4.35 p. ra. for Hornby. A new train will leave Rolleston for Christchurch at 6 p.m., stopping at all Stations, and will take in from Hornby the passengers per 4.35 p.m. from Southbridge. The 7-5 a m. from Ashburton to Timaru will leave at 7a. m. The 11 a. ra. ex press from Ashburton to Timaru will leave at 10.48 a. m., and stop at Orari and Tomuka only. A goods train, with a carriage attached for pas sengers, will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 11 a.m. The 4 p.m. from Ashburton to Timaru will leave at 5.25 p.m. The 7.30 a.m. from Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 6.45 a.m. A goods train, with a carriage at tached for passengers, will leave Timaru for Ashburton at 11.10 a.m. The 2.43 p.m. express from Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 3.16 p. m., and stop at Temuka and Orari only. The 4.60 p.m. from Timaru to Ash burton will leave at 4.55 p.m., The 11,5 a.m. from Ashburton to Timaru, and the 11.40 a.m. from Timaru to Ashburton on Saturdays will be dis continued.



The times at Intermediate Stations will be in each case correspondingly altered. FREDERICK BACK. General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, April 12, 1880. 311c-732g



J. E. Buchanan and Co. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. Messrs, j. e. buchanan and CO. have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 16, At the Farm in the occupation of Mr. Spring, North Ashburton, g STACKS WHEAT g . f J STACKS OATS rj 1820 BUSHELS BARLEY 520 BUSHELS OATS Also, 1 McCormick Reaper and Binder 1 Tank and Dray. Sale at 12 noon. Terms Cash. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 730 a Auctioneers. In Bags SALE, OF STOCK, &c., AT CHERT SEY. Messrs, j. e. buchanan* go. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at Chertsey, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st, on account of various clients— -400 Store Sheep, (mixed) 20 Horses (Draught and Hacks) Pigs, and a few head of Cattle Sale at 1 p. m. The Auctioneers call special attention to this sale, as it is their intention to hold sales regularly in the district. 719 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO.



SALE OF LAND. Messrs, j. b. buchanan & Co. have received instructions from the owners to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st, At Chertsey Hotel, At 2 p.m., 98 ACRES LA SB at SE AFIELD, being part of Rural Section 27272. Also, 1 Valuable Comer Section in Chert sey Township. Terras most liberal, at Sale. 720 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OP FIRST-CLASS LAND. Messrs, j. e. buchanan & co. have received instructions from the freeholder to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Chertsey Hotel, on WEDNESDAY, 21ST APRIL At 2 p.m. The whole of that valuable FARM, being R.S. 26021 and 26030 situate at Kyle, comprising 400 ACRES 400 Of first-rate land. The land is all in excellent condition for cropping next year. The property adjoins that of Messrs. Lambie, Gordon, and Buckley, and can be sold in one lot, or, if desired, can be sub-divided. Terms most liberal, at Sale. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers. 702 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. R. Davies & Co. SALE BY AUCTION AT AN EARLY DATE. FARM AT SEAFIEM), In the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy. R DAVIES & CO. have received in 1, structions from Messrs. R. M‘Ker row and Co., as agents for the vendor, to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Ashburton, at an early date, unless previous!}' disposed of privately, That WELL-KNOWN FARM situa ted in the Seafield district, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy, consisting of 625 ACRES OF GOOD ARABLE LAND, Viz.: 230 acres broken up, 75 acres of which are in turnips 230 acres wheat stubble 150 acres barley stubble, And the balance consists of a garden and avenue, planted with blue gum trees. The property is ring fenced, sub-divided into three paddocks, with live fences. There is also a good well, whare', and other improvements. Terms at sale, or on application to MESSRS. R. MTCERROW & CO., Rakaia ; or R. DAVIES & CO., 689 a Auctioneers, Ac., Rakaia.



For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. CORN SACKS FOR SALE, by the undersigned. E. PaVitt, East street, Ashburton. 699 a "pi ENDING IRE AND STANDARDS. rjpHE undersigned have FOR SALE all numbers of Fencing Wire. GUTHRIE & LARNACH’S CO, (Limited), Manchester street, Christchurch, opposite the Railway Station. 700 a



H. Matson & Co. ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Messrs, h. matson & c O . have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION. AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, Immediately after the sale of the Fairfield Estate, on. THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd. At 2 o’clock, THE UNDERMENTIONED PROPERTIES, Yiz.: QAA ACRES GOOD LAND, divided 01/1/ into 4 Paddocks, 2 miles from Ashburton, all watered. Has only had one crop taken off it. QQO ACRES GOOD LAND, now in Turnips. At Dromore. gQQ ACRES GOOD LAND, now in Near Chertsey, 128 ACIIES GOOD BAND, in turnips And adjoining, 174 ACRESGOOD LAND, in turnips. THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND. | At 2 o’clock. ’ j Very easy Terms. 6920 H. MATSON & Co. Business Notices. JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wakantji Road, near Post ; Office, is A CASH PURCHASER of POULTRY and NATIYE GAME, which will be sold at Reasonable Prices, at his Shop, near Post Office. G 720 McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in width from 6 feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, 1 FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, j For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, 46g-240c Canterbury Foundry. NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAVE opened those premises situated in Tancred street adjoining Messrs. On* and Co’s General Store. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &c., &c., JUST ARRIVED. Mr. Craighead’s experience as Head Cutter in connection with First Class Tailoring Establishments in Edinburgh and San Francisco has extended over a period of ten years, and from the immense success which has always attended his efforts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case.



TANG RED STREET, (Next Orr and Ox’s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a PATRONISED BY A'LL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. NINE E ’ S TRADE fS|j MARK. PURE EXTRACT of KEROSINE WILL NOT IGNITE IF LAMP IS UPSET. Burns in any Kerosine Lamp ; gives a brighter light, lasts longer, is free from smell and free from danger. Sold by all respectable grocers and storekeepers throughout the colony. The next time you want Oil for j r our Lamp try a tin of “ Niner’s Extract.” Sold in pints, quarts, half-gallon and one-gallon tins. Wholesale and Retail Agents for the Ashburton District— ORR AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia. 31Gc-7350 TO THE FARMERS OF SEAFIELD • AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT. THE UNDERSIGNED is prepared to CRUSH GRAIN at 2 Ad. per bushel. All orders left with Mr. G. Brown, Blacksmith, will receive prompt attention. Farmers having lots over 200 bushels can have it done at their homestead. HENRY BECKETT. 728 a Wakanui. IMPOUNDED, at South Rakaia, April sth, from near Lavington, 69 Merino EWES, branded M in a circle, and a square red brand on the rump. Most of them have the near ear split. If not released before April 20th, they will be sold, at noon. GEO. SHELLOCK, V29g Poundkeeper. Public Notices. Y. R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF ELECTORS, Ashburton, March 19th, 1880. of application to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis trict can be obtained at this Office. 0. PERCY COX, 627 g Registrar of Electors.



Public Notices. OATS. WANTED, for immediate shipment, 3,000 BUSHELS Canadian Oats. 7310 SAUNDERS BEOS. NOTICE. A NY person TRESPASSING in pursuit Xi. of Game on the Lagmohr Estate will he prosecuted. 276c-6940 DONALD IVTLEAN. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN. BROKERS, Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Mr. W. R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, &c., and is an horised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Tinwald, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-6520 , Ashburton. 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 WILLIAM RISELYand CHARLES RISELY, of Ashburlon, farmers, debtors. Notice is hereby given that at the first meeting of the creditors of the abovenamed debtors, held at the Distric Courthouse, Ashburton, on Wednesday, the 14th day of April, ISBO, Hugo Friedlander, of Ashburtom, was appointed Trustee of the Estate of the abovenamed debtors ; and that the said Hugo Friedlander has this day signi fied, in writing, to the Registrar, his accept ance of the office of Trustee. All : r proofs of debt shall hereafter be for warded to the Trustee. Dated, this 14th clay of April, 18S0. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the above Court. C. W. Ireland, Solicitor for Debtors. 7 2 SS Tenders. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. nnENDERS are invited for the following I work : Contract No. 6—Cuttings, &c., Tay lor’s road. Specifications for the above work, can he seen on and aftjr the 14th inst. at the Road Board office, Mount Somers. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, are to be sent in on or before noon on Monday, April 19th, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ticcGptsd C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, JUN., Surveyor to the Mount Somers 714 g Road Board. TENDERS—CROPPING. Tenders wanted for cropping about 200 acres of land on Mr. Dougherty’s farm, near Barr Hill, and two miles from the Lyndhurst railway station. Also for breaking-up, liaraowing, sowing with rape seed, and rolling 225 acres on same farm. Tenders must be sent in to the under signed not later than Saturday, April 24. Specifications can be seen by applying to Mr. Claridge, on the property ; also at the Barr Hill Hotel ; Messrs. Gundry, Edmiston, and Co. ’s offices, Ashburton ; and at the offices of the undersigned. / ROBERT WILKIN & CO., / 7180 Hereford strict.



ASHBURTON" COUNTY COU#CIL. TENDERS are invited for l(#Miles of Floodwater Drainage betwjpn Winch more and Methveti. The work will be let in jix separate sections, and the Engineer w| be at Mr. Stitt’s, Winchmore, at 10#’clock a.m. on Thursday, 15th inst., ta show con tractors over line of proposes drainage. Tenders, addressed to tliofChairman, to be sent in to the Councils Offices, Ash burton not later than SATURDAY, 17th April. | By order, | WILLIAM IIAXTER, 707 g County Engineer. ', TENDERS for PLOUGH ING 400 acres of stubble land on the Hinds, contract to be complete by July 31. To be ploughed 6 inches deep and 10 indies wide. The contractor to have the use of a sevenstalled stable and house. Tenders to be sent in nut later than Saturday, 17th April, at noon, to H. MOFFAT, 285c-7030 Wakanui Mill.



TENDERS. mo BE LET BY TENDER, the FEED ING off 50 ACRES of SPLENDID TURNIPS, situated on Mr. William Lidclle’s farm, Hinds, the Turnips to be fed off by the Ist JULY next. H. MOFFAT, Wakanui Mills, 304c-724g Ashburton. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing-works : No. 56.—Repairs Rangitata Cut tings, at Sir Cracroft Wilson’s station. No. 57. —Clearing the Stones, &c., off the Road at Ealing Rail way Station, 50ft. wide. Tenders addressed to the Chairman must bo sent in not later than noon of WEDNESDAY, 21st. INST. For specifications, &c., apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, 7270 Clerk to the Board.



Business Notices. Gims!'GiiiMs !\Gruns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. ORE AND CO. JT~|~ AVE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the Reasonable Prices— From £2 10s to £25.



Public Notices. TO FARMERS. undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. f; DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. h. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. ~jp|~AYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season.



As only a LIMITED NUMBED can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FfiIEDLANDER B R ° S AGENTS FOB THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOB THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.