House then went into 'Committee on the Bill. Mr. Sheehan explained tho precise objects of the Bill, which ho considered was the most important which had been upon the Order Paper this session. If the Government could succeed in carrying it into effect, the Maori difficulty in the North Island would bo settled. Mr. Seddon strongly opposed tho Bill. The Hon. the Premier made some very severe remarks as to the conduct of the member for Hokitika. Mr. Seddon said he would not oe crushed out or put down, even by the Premier. At 2.20 the Bill was reported with amendments, and the House adjourned. Wednesday, August 25. Mr. Bowen brought up the report of the Conference of the Elections Petitions Bill, to the effect that when two Judges dis agreed the sitting member should retain his seat. The report was agreed to. Replying to Mr. Macandrew, The Hon. J. Hall said that members might make arrangements for returning home on Monday at the latest. The Public Revenues Bill, introduced by message, was read a first time. The Waikato Confiscated Lands Bill, and the Deceased Persons Estates Duties Bill were read a third time. The Beer Duty Bill was read a third time after being recommitted for an amendment requiring all casks to be branded with the number of gallons con tained. In Committee on the Property Assess ment Bill, The Hon. J. Hall said that after the loss of revenue entailed by the reduction of the beer duty, they could not afford the loss of revenue by the further ex emptions proposed. He wished members, therefore, to consent simply to pass the Bill providing for a simpler form of schedule. Messrs. Saunders, Barron, and Brown all moved exemptions or alterations, and considerable debate arose. The Hon. J. Hall at last moved that progress be reported, so as to shelve the Bill" saying that Government would en deavor by other means to simplify the schedule. Sir G. Grey objected to this course. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. EVENING SITTING. After considerable debate in Committee on the Property Assessment Bill, Sir G. Grey said that this taxation was rendered necessary simply by the malad ministration by the Government of Native lands. The Attorney-General, after being rejected by a constituency, sat wrongfully in the Upper House, and such dealings as his with Patetere had rendered this taxation necessary. Such Jobs as the Patetere and Murimotu were the cause of the poverty of the country. They should now have a land and income and a wool tax, instead of what was now pro posed. Sir G. Grey was once or twice called to order while speaking. Mr. Moorhouse denounced Sir George Grey as a mischief-maker, setting class against class. He. was utterly corrupt, and it was high time that a stop was put to the humbug Sir George Grey was continually talking. After some further discussion, the motion for reporting progress was passed by 43 to 29. The Hon. J. Hall, in Committee, moved the resolutions approving of the employment of three agents for the con version of stock at a remuneration of one twelfth of one per cent. He described the advantages of inscription, and spoke of the t special fitness of Messrs. Julyan, Sargeant, and Vogel to perform the work. The latter would in that case resign the Agent-Generalship. Mr. Stevens moved an amendment that no conversion should take place until the House approved of it and the terms pro posed. Mr. Ballanco thought the whole matter should be left over till next year. Ho could not vote for the motion or the amendment. Mr. Reader Wood moved the adjourn ment of the debate, and the House rose at 12.30. Thursday, August 26. The House resumed at 4 p.m. The Printing and Debates Committee presented their report, stating that they had not been able to agree upon any re commendation as to the publication oi Mansard. Sir George Grey introduced a Bill to make further provision for the admission of persons as law practitioners. He would not press the measure further this session. Its object was to abolish certain conditions now provided for admission as a law prac titioner. The Bill was read a first time. The Hon. Major Atkinson moved the second reading of the Financial Arrange menls Act, 1878, Amendment Bill. He explained its objects to be the provision for a continuance of the subsidies nnder the new arrangement, as previously ex plained. Mr. Pyke moved, as an amendment, that it be read that day six months. He characterised it as an act of repudiation, which, if carried to its extremity, would result in the repudiation of all colonial liabilities. What it proposed to do was to pay 7s. 6d. in the LI. It was only in keeping with the whole conduct of the Government. The local bodies had not received a farthing on rates collected during 1879. What he demanded was that subsidies should be paid on these rates, as they were collected before the slightest premonition was given of the intention to stop the subsidies, to enable the works now in hand to he completed. Mr. Thomson supported the amend ment. Mr. Turnbull and Mr. Barron con demned the Bill as an. act of repudiation on the part of the Government. Subsi dies were provided for a period of five years, and it was hardly worth while to suspend them now that only one year had to run. Mr. Gisborne denounced the proposal as likely to paralyse the public works of local bodies. Mr. Gibbs suppoi-ted the Bill, and Mr. Shrirnski the amendment. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30. The debate was resumed on the Fi nancial Arrangements Bill. Messrs. Stewart, Reeves, DeLautour, and Macandrew spoke against the Bill, and Messrs. Sutton, Wallis, Richardson, and MLean supported it. ■ The Hon Major Atkinson replied. He said that local bodies were part of them selves, and subsidies would have to be taken out of their own pockets. Was any hon. member prepared to go to his con stituents and tell them that another penny was to be put on the property tax to meet these subsidies. If he was, he was a bolder man than him (Major Atkin son). He was always opposed to the 20 per cent, of the land fund being given to local bodies. If it had been secured so as to nrovide for opening up lands it would have been well, but such was not the case. Only a very small portion of it indeed had gone for that purpose. The motion for the second reading was then put and carried. Ayes, 43; noes, 23. The House went into Committee on the Custom Duties Bill. , Mri Lundon moved a new clause to iiupose'an export duty of ss. per ton on kauri gum, to be imposed by order of the

Govornor-in Council, and the proceeds to be given to the counties in which the gum was produced. The Hon. Major Atkinson supported the proposal. Mr. Shrimsld objected, and moved that in lieu thereof a duty of 4s. 2d. be im posed on every hundredweight of wool. Dr. Wallis opposed the duty on kauri gum. It would simply apply to some northern counties. It would bear heavily on a poorer class of tradesmen. When ever other employment could not be got the men took to digging gum, and it would practically be the imposition of a tax on the unemployed. Such a tax would be a disgrace on any Legislature in the world. Captain Colbeok objected to the tax, which would be a tax on labor. Mr. Reeves, in supporting the tax, con tended that the tax would fall on tho storekeepers. The storekeepers got the gum at from L 25 to L3O per ton. In England it was worth LIOO to Ll2O per ton. The Speaker ruled that the proposal could not be put, and the Bill was re ported with amendments. Tho Financial Arrangements Act Amendment Bill was considered in Com mittee. Mr. Macandrew moved that clause 3, suspending 20 per cent, of tho land fund payable to provincial districts be struck out. The question was put that tho clause stand as printed. Ayes, 34 ; noos, 34. The Chairman gave his casting vote in favor of retaining the clause. It was agreed that the clause should pass on the understanding that the Bill should be recommitteed. On consideration of clause 2, Mr. Pyke said that the Bill could not possibly be made retrospective, and that if it passed he would summon the Govern ment for subsidies due since April Ist last. The Hon. Major Atkinson said that if they would pass the Bill he would be pre pared to defend any such action. The clause was then passed, and the Bill was reported without amendments. 'The Hon John Hall proposed that the rule about taking new Bills after 12.30 be relaxed for tbe evening, so as to allow the Order Paper to be cleared off as far as possible,, and enable the session to be brought to a close to-morrow. A number of members having left the House, the Speaker ruled that the neces sary quorum was not present so as to admit of the question being put. The Hon. Major Atkinson moved that the Financial Arrangements Act Amend ment Bill be read a third time. Mr. Murray moved its recommittal, with a view of having the 20 per cent, land fund clause considered. The question was put that the Bill be read a third time. Ayes, 41 ; noes, 30. Mr. Bain then moved—“ That the Bill be read a third time to-morrow.” Mr. Brown spoke in favor of the amendment, and denounced what had been done as an attempt to plunder the local bodies. Mr. Turnbull spoke to a similar effect. Mr. Wright was of opinion that the action taken would prove detrimental to the best interests of the colony. Mr. Thomson also spoke against tho re tention of the clause. After some further debate, Mr. Macan drew said that he supposed they must ac cept the inevitable, as Government would not consent, even to an adjournment. The Bill was then read a third time and passed. The House rose at 2.15 p.m. Friday, August 27. The House met .at 2.30. Mr. Pyke gave notice that he would mo ve—“ That in the opinion of this House it is desirable that the Northern and Middle Islands of New Zealand should be erected into separate colonies ; that, with the view of effecting such separation, a Commission should be ap pointed to consider and report upon the allocation of the colonial debt, and the conditions subject to which the duties of Customs and the Postal and Telegraphic charges should be adjusted to each island ; that a message be sent to the Legislative Council, asking their concurrence, and in viting that branch of the Legislature to appoint a Committee to confer with the Committee of the House thereupon. ” Mr. Bain gave notice to ask if Govern ment would prepare and circulate during the recess a Bill embodying the recom mendation of the Committee re the bank ruptcy laws? , , , ... Mr. Fulton gave notice that he wouldask Government what course they intend pur suing in regard to local bodies who had entered into contracts for public works on the faith of a continuation of subsidies!?

Mr. Sheehan moved, without notice— “ That the evidence in the petition of Clarke and Gittos be printed.” The allegations in the petition reflected on his character, and had been a good deal com mented upon ; and as the evidence com pletely exculpated him, he thought it was only fair that the result should be made public. Agreed to. Replying to questions, it was stated That Government would, during the re cess, consider the desirability of increas ing the ad valorem duties 011 articles which can be manufactured in the colony. A sum of money would be placed on the Supplementary Estimates to encourage local industries, and if passed, Govern ment would consider what amount should be devoted as bonus for the manufacture oficement— It was intended to amalgamate the post and telegraph offices, and where the combined revenue would warrant the extra sum of 6d. charged on telegrams sent from non-paying offices, it would be re scinded. —Government would consider any proposal for laying the permanent way on the formation of railways from Hokitika to Arahura, conditionally on a guarantee of 15 per cent on the outlay being given. The attention of Government had been directed to tho utilisation of spark catchers for locomotives and so far as they had been applied they ha i been moderately successful in pre venting conflagration.—The cost of pro curing secondary and university education out of rents of reserves and other public funds, in addition to the rotes under clause 8 of the ordinary Estimates, and class 9 of the Public Works Estimates, had been L 449,022. —Inquiries had been made into the truth of the report alleged against two detectives in forcing an entrance into a young woman’s bedioom after notice that any excitement would he dangerous to her life, and it was found the report was not Justified.—IThe 1 The cost of the works for protecting the railway north of Timaru, including haulage, was L3616.—1t was in tended to give effect to the recom mendation of the Industries Commission on the conservation of public forests. The Public Works Bill was read a second time, and partly passed through Committee. The House adjourned at 5.30.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

(By Telegraph from our oivn Correspon dent.) Wellington, Aug. 27. Most of the members are determined to leave to-morrow evening. There has been a number of Bills passed this week, but far more have been sacrificed. The refusal of the House to grant the 6d. beer duty was the main defeat that the Govern ment has suffered. Their proposals to employ agents in London to get the stock inscribed were accepted this evening with out a division, but it is generally under stood ,that the Government were by no means anxious to carry them. All trust in Sir Julius Vogel is disappearing from

all parlies. No one can guess what the House will do in one last day, but it is hardly possible that the indispensable work can be finished to-morrow night, and a quorum must stay till next week. It is expected that the Supplementary Estimates will occupy the House till near daylight to-morrow morning.

IN MEMORIAM.

■ T [The following lines were written by Bishop Selwyn, when on his last voyage from England. They commemorate the death of a child of a fellow-passenger— aged two years and seven months, — who died on the passage. The boy died on the 6th July, 1879, and an infant sister died next day. The poem was written by the Bishop between the deaths :—] “ Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand ?”—lsaiah 40, 12. Say not when yesterday you gave Your child to sleep beneath the wave, That could it He beneath the sod, ‘Twould nearer seem to you, and God. Within the hollow of His hand Our God doth hold both sea and land, And in that hand our loved ones He, Where’er they live, where’er they die. Perchance you’ve seen the noontide ray Pierce sparkling through the dashing spray. And marked how, far as eye could sound, Still shone that ray in depth profound. E’en so, methinks, the eye of God Pierces the grave, or sea, or sod, And if within His love they rest, Whe’er they sleep, our dead are blest. Nor think that lonely ’tis to He Where the wild waves make lullaby. Where nothing can attest your care, '• Your father’s love, your mother’s prayer. Rather in ocean’s vastness see A token of its unity, For thus you’ll find your infant’s grave Whene’er your feet its waters lave. And holier still—that deep abyss, Impenetrable—fathomless, Than mountain rill will shallower prove Tried by the Ocean of God’s love. July Bth, 1879.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1880.



Wanted. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. XTTANTED—APPLICATIONS for the ▼ V office of POUNDKEEPER to the Mount Somers Pound for Twelve Months. Tenders will be received until Noon on MONDAY, August 30th, at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Surveyor to the 1390 Mount Somers Road Board. WANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw kins, the Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805g—417c WANTED —By a young man, a SITUA TION in an office. Some experi ence. Address “ Clerk,” Guardian Office. 805 c *1660 WANTED TO HIRE.—A Draught HORSE and Driver for a few Weeks. Apply to James Wilkie, Great South Road. 1680 Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY



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Matson, Ooz, & 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 feeing let, they trust at no distant date to be afele to afford to their Constituents increased facilities for the transaction of their business. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey. & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44g Edmiston, Gundry, and Co. Property Sales. %/TESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, IYX & 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 Alfred Harrison. This Bay, SATURDAY, AUGUST 28. STAUNCH HORSE, BROKEN TO HARNESS. k LFRED HARRISON will sell by XX public auction on the above date at his Sale Yards— -1 Good Staunch Horse, 3 years old, very quiet and broken to harness. Any trial given. The above is a very promising horse, and in good hands will be a profitable in vestment. ALFRED HARRISON, 157g-804c Auctioneer. Robert Wilkin and Co. FRIDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER. Messrs. Robert wilkin & 00. are 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 | TWO-YEAR-OLD by “Glenroy” g YEARLING FOALS 0 COWS 0 CALVES QUANTITY OF PIGS AND POULTRY DRAY J SAMUELSON’S REAPER HORSE-POWER AND CHAFF CUTTER 2 PLOUGHS SET OF HARROWS QUANTITY OF AMERICAN EARLY POTATOES &C. &G. &C. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock, ROBERT WILKIN & CO., 164 g Auctioneers. For Sale. TVAR Framed BEE HIVEs! T. A* II Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. 8280 FARMS FOR SALE. A N IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, O. 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 a 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. Lost. LOST, A ROAN GELDING, aged. Finder will be REWARDED on returning same to SAUNDERS BROS., 1330 Ashburton.



Tenders. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a BRICK BUILDING, being part of the intended High School. Also alternative tenders for a TIMBER BUILDING. Plans and specifications may be seen at our offices on and after MON DAY, the 23rd inst., and sealed tenders indorsed “ Tender for High School” to be delivered on or before noon, Wed nesday, September Bth. FOOKS & SON, 130g-777c Architects. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : No. 74. —Shingling crossroad, Bland’s Island, from north branch to Winch more road. No. 75.-—Shingling 60 chains (more or less), Stitt’s cross road. No. 76. —Shingling Town Belt road, past Mr. Bullock’s house. No. 77. —Reforming, &c., portions of Winchmore road, past Mr. Digby’s house. No. 78. —Reforming, &c., road from Thomson’s corner toward Winchmore road. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, must be sent in not later than noon of MONDAY, 30th inst. Specifications, &c., to be seen at the office. ROBERT D. PULLAR, 131 o Clerk. 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, &c., 20 chains Tramway Reserve road, near pound. No. 24.—Erecting timber shoot and bridge on Double Hill track. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, where Tenders, addressed to the Chair man, will be received until noon on MONDAY, September 6th, 1880. Each Tender must be accompanied by a deposit of L 5 per cent, on the amount of contract. No cheque will be 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 151 g Road Board. Public Notice. THE Friends of Joseph Clark are invited to attend the FUNERAL of his late son Frank Joseph, on MONDAY, 30th inst., leaving his late residence at 11 o’clock for Ashburton cemetery 1620 NOTICE. THE TIME for receiving tenders for the Ashburton High School is EXTENDED till WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Bth. FOOKS & SON, 167 a Architects, THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF 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 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. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. COUNTY HOSPITAL. Ashburton County Council directs I the publication of the RULES and REGULATIONS of the COUNTY HOSPITAL for general information. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, August 24th 1880. RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ASHBURTON COUNTY HOSPITAL. 1. Patients admitted into the Hospital shall be accountable for the ex penses incurred on their behalf. The charge shall be made by the Master, as directed by the Surgeon, on behalf of the County Council, according to the position and cir cumstances of the patient. 2. —No patients shall be allowed to go beyond the Hospital grounds with out a pass signed by the Surgeon. 3. —All patients shall conduct them selves with propriety. They shall not use profane language, nor gamble, and they shall obey the instructions of the Medical and other officers. 4. —Patients shall not deface nor injure any of the Hospital property ; nor spit about the wards or passages. 5. —Smoking or chewing tobacco within doors is strictly prohibited. 6. —Patients who are sufficiently con valescent shall rise at 7 a.m., and shall, at the discretion of the Sur geon, assist in the wards and about the grounds. 7. —All patients shall be in the wards by 6 p. m., and in bed by Bp, m., or such hour as may bo fixed by the Surgeon in each case. 8. —No spirituous liquors, or provisions of any kind, shall be introduced into the Hospital without the per mission of the Surgeon. 9. —-Except in emergency cases, all per sons must obtain an order for ad mission from the Surgeon. 10. —No cases deemed unfit for Hospital treatment, in the opinion of the Surgeon, shall be admitted. 11. —Patients will be received in the private wards under special arrange ments, and all other patients will be charged according to the scale, as from time to time provided. 12. —Any money, or other valuables in the possession of a patient, will at the request of a patient, bo taken charge of, otherwise no responsi bility will be incurred by the autho rities. 13. —Visitors will be admitted on Tues days, Thursdays, and Sundays, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 12 noon, and 2 to 5 p.m., except under special circumstances, when application must .be made to the Surgeon. 14. —Any infringement of any of the foregoing Rules, or any portion of them, will subject the patient to J instant dismissal. 1634



Public Notices. v. j<. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS; ALTERATIONS IN TIME-TAIUA OF TRAINS—RAKAIA . AND ..SHBFK TON FORKS BRANCH. ON and after the Ist September a train will leave Methven for Rakaia at 5.40 .a. m, and 5.10 p.m., and Rakaia. for Methven at 9.40 a.m. and 6.50 p.m., instead of at present times. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager's Office, Christchurch, Aug. 23rd, 1880. 160 a NEW RAILWAYS. ALTERATIONS IN TIME-TABLE OF TRAINS. AN altered Time-table will come into force on the Ist September. Where alterations have been made in starting times of trains to or from Ashbur ton, the present times of starting and the altered times are given below : Christchurch to Ashburton —Present times, 8.20 a.m. (express), 2.10 p.m., and 5 p.m,; altered to 8.0 a.m. (express), 1.5 p.m., and 4.20 p.m. Ashburton to Christchurch—Present times, 6.45 a.m., 9.30 a.m., and 5.37 p.m. (ex press) ; altered to 6.0 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5.48 p.m. (express). Ashburton to Timaru—Present times, 10.48 a.m. (express), and 5.25 p.m.; altered to 10.36 a.m. (express) and 4.50 p.m. Timaru to Ashburton —Present times, 6.45 a.m., 3.15 p.m. (express), and 4.65 p.m.; altered to 7.0 a.m., 3.20 p.m.. (express), and 4.35 p.m. EREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Aug. 23rd, 1880. 159 g ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TO OWNERS OP UNOCCUPIED SECTIONS. UVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 1 Y the owners of Unoccupied Sections in the Borough of Ashburton are required to have the same CLEARED of Tussocks and Scrub (in terms of By-law 113) within ONE MONTH from date hereof, or legal proceedings will be taken. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 24th August, 1880. 811c-165g String Binders. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS. SATURDAY, the 4th September, the NEW STRING BINDER, (The invention of Mr. Cooper, of Christ church,) Which is made expressly for attaching to the McCormick machine, WILL BE EXHIBITED AT MESSRS. JAMESON AND ROBERTS’ GRAIN STORE, ASHBURTON. Farmers and others are invited to in spect and see for themselves the extreme simplicity of the attachment, and the easy manner in which it can be fitted to the old Reapers and Binders. The price is very low, and persons wish ing to have them in time for next harvest, should give their orders at once. Full particulars may be obtained from JAMESON & ROBERTS, 153g-803c Ashburton. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE FOURTH MONTHLY MEET ING, for the reading of papers and discussion of general farming matters, will be held on SATURDAY NEXT, at 8 p. ra., in the upper room of the Town Hall, when a paper by Mr. F. B. Passmore will bo read. GEO. JAMESON, 156 g Secretary. 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 onlj 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 “A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER.” 11HE 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. GL F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73a-702c



Business Notices- LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Go,, Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 W. WHIT E, CONFECTIONER AND BAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, BEGS to announce that he 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. 928a-550c 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, Ac., &c. 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 Cooksok’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, gABISET MAKER, & c., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. All kinds of Furniture, Picture Frames Ac., on Sale and made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. 4g NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. [TTHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, W Iron, or Tinware made or re aired, it will be to your interest to con ult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. TO FARMERS. mHE UNDERSIGNED are CASH 1 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 g Ashburton and Christchurch. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! 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 Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for 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 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, HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashbukton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 720c-92g



Business Notices. CONTINUATION OF THE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock FOR GASH 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. per yard. worth 2s. 6d. Dress Goods, as low as 6d. per yard. Winceys, at from sd. to 9d. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. fid. Wool Shawls, at 7s. 6d. to 12s. fid. Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. fid. A Job Lot of Ladies’ Jackets. Collars and Cuffs, from fid. per pair. Real Welsh Homespun, at Is. lOd. ; all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 20s. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4s. to 7s. fid., to clear out. Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at fid. each. 2 ~ ~ ~ at Is. ~ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Blue Blankets, at 10s. fid to 15s. fid. Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. fid. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s, Towels, at fid. each. Turkish Towels, at Is. to Is. fid. 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. fid. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. fid. to 675. fid. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. fid. to 15s. fid. Men Hats, at. 4s. 9d., ss. fid., to 7*4 fid. Carpets. A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. fid. Best Kidder. Cai’pets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. fid. to 3s. fid. per yard. Floor Cloths, in great variety. Cocoanut Matting, all widths, very low. China Matting, unusually Cheap. Dressmaking. Dresses and Costumes made to order promptly. Prices moderate, and perfect fit guaranteed. ORE AND GO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 9150