Mr. Leadley proposed that a full report of this meeting be forwarded to the papers, and that a hearty vote of thanks bo ac corded to Mr. Ginney for taking minutes of the same. Mr. Earle here rose—asking for permis sion to speak. The Chairman—You refused to speak when asked at first, saying that we were dangerous characters. (Roars of laughter). However, we will allow you. I believe you were led into it against your wish. Mr. Earle—The reason why this reso lution was passed was that we are in finan cial difficulties, and we thought that if we were to charge Mr. Beattie and someone a small sum it would help us out of our difficulties. The people come here and collect money and take it to Ashburton and spend.it, I cannot see where we were wrong. Mr,, M'Guire —Is the school in debt 1 Mr. Brown—The school is in debt. Mr. M'Guire—Then give me the use of it for a lecture* and I will clear off the debt. . (Roars of laughter). A voice—-Mr. Brown will not grant it to you, you are too personal in your re marks.: , Mr. T. Wilson —Mr. Brown always has been a trouble. I gave him ray vote, thinking that he was gaining sense, but he getting worse. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Earle—lf you were in my position —expecting to be put over the hill any moment, for money owing, you would think different. After sundry remarks of this nature, the meeting broke up, the usual votes being.accorded at a previous stage of the meeting. We understand that the R.M. will have to deal with the matter.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(Per Reuter’s Agency. ) London, Sept. 6.

Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 345. New Zealand wheat, ex ship, 425. The market rate of discount is now equal to the bank rate. ;

At the Wool sale to-day 9,900 bales were offered, ,making a total of 158,100 catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale was firm.

Sept. 7.

Parliament was prorogued to-day. The speech from the Throne was read by the Lord Chancellor. It said that friendly assurances had been exchanged with the Continental Powers. The failure of the Porte to execute the decision of the Con vention had delayed the settlement of the Montenegro question and other points of the Treaty of Berlin. The Powers have notified to the Porte that they had decided upon a collective measure for the settle ment of Turkish affairs, and the speech added, there was reason to rely upon the attainment of the question by the Euro pean concert. The Powers are further pressing upon the Porte to adopt complete measures calculated to ensure peace in Turkey. The speech then goes on to ex press the hope ohat the brilliant victory of General Roberts at Candahar will enable him honorably and speedily to terminate the war. It regrets that no progress has been made with the question of the con federation of the South African colonies, andhopes that a moderate and conciliatory policy will allay the agitation in Basuto Land. The speech concludes by saying that there is reason to be thankful that the harvest in many places is reasonably abundant, and a further revival in trade may be anticipated, together with an in crease of revenue, which will probably im prove the condition of the people of Ire land.

The Prince of Wales has abandoned his visit to Australia, owing to his numerous engagements. The cricket match, Australians v. the All England Eleven, was resumed to-day. The home team continued their first in nings, and were all disposed of for 420 runs..

The match, Australians v. All England, continued to-day. After the Home team had scored 420 runs, the Australians went in for their first innings, but only succeeded in scoring 149, of which total Boyle con tributed 36, not out. The Australians then followed their innings, and when the stumps were drawn they had put together 170 for the loss of six wickets—-Bonnor not out for 13, and Murdoch not out for 79. McDpnnell scored 43, l.b.w. There was again a large attendance at the match, and the weather continues very fine. ; London, Sept. 9.

The Australians in their second innings made 327—Murdoch, 153 not not. The All England team won the match with five wickets to^spare. St. Petersburg, Sept. 6. A treaty of peace has been concluded Between Russia and China.

Constantinople, Sept. 6.

It is announced that the Albanians have agreed to the cession of Dulcigno to Montenegro. ' AUSTRALIAN. (Per Reuter's Agency.) Melbourne, Sept. 8. The Frozen Meat Company has chartered a steamer, and intends fitting up refrigerating machinery. She will sail for London in October.

Melbourne, Sept. 9,

Invitations have been issued for a con ference of representatives of the various colonies on the Chinese question during the Exhibition.

Mr. Berry iatrodneed his Reform Bill in the Assembly last night. It closely follows the lines of his recent manifesto. The discussion on the measure will be de ferred until next year. Melbourne, Sept. 10. Arrived—Ringarooma from Bluff. In the Legislative Assembly last night the question of payment of members was carried by a majority of 42 to 20. All amounts which were proposed were negatived. Sir Hercules Robinson is expected to arrive here on Wednesday next. Sydney, Sept. 9. At the Randwick races to-day the re sult was—

SYDNEY HANDICAP. Hesperion ... ... ... 1 Black Swan 2 Avenel 3 Won by a length. Time, 2min. 40jsec. CRAVEN PLATE.

Sweetmeat ... ... ... 1 Trevallyn 2 Democrat 3 Proctor lectured last night at the Theatre Royal to a crowded house. The Pacific mail ship, City of Sydney, sailed yesterday for Auckland with the Homeward mail.

Adelaide, Sept. 9, The Sorata’s position is unaltered, but the captain is hopeful of being able to float her after pumping out. Brisbane, Sept. 10.

An appeal is now being heard in the Supreme Court in the case of the New Zealand Insurance Company v. the South British Insurance Company, in which a verdict was given for plaintiffs. INTERPROVINCIAL, (Per Press Association.) Auckland, Sept. 8. It is stated that Government have served the deferred payment settlers of Hokohui, who are fn arrear with their payments, with formal notice to quit. These are people who, in excitement, gave excessive prices in face of more than the land was worth, Coal and shale, deposits at Orepuke are attracting attention. A company, formed

at Invercargill, applied for a lease of a square mile of country. The Minister of Public Works reply with reference to reverting to the old time tables, altered to suit the Waimate Plains railway, is regarded as evasive. Auckland, Sept. 10. The Wellington football team have had two mishaps at practice. Wright sprained the muscles of his shoulder, and Camp bell (brother of the captain) had his foot accidently trodden on and sprained. As the team has only one emergency man, it is hoped both will be recovered for to-morrow’s match.

The Albion brings the racehorse Capa pie for the Auckland Stud Company. Gkahamstown, Sept. 10. A boy named Syms, ten. years of age, being thirsty, went to a cordial manufac tory and took up a jug containing oil of vitrol and drank a quantity. He was taken to the hospital, and strong alkalies were administered, but it doubtful if he will survive.

Wellington, Sept. 10. Government have received a telegram from the camp that thirteen men and twenty-six boys made their appearance at the fences to-day. On the approach of the Constabularytheydecaraped. Alarge num ber of natives are proceeding to Pari haka to attend the monthly meeting on the 17th inst.

Palmerston No&th, Sept. 9,

A test party, organised and equipped by the people of Palmerston, started for the locality of the alleged gold reef at day break this morning. The party consists of Moss, the discoverer of the reef, and Robert Henderson, a veteran quartz miner, who had some years of experience in Australia, and holds such a position in the town as will make his testimony thoroughly reliable. Henderson takes provisions for a month, besides blasting powder, drills, and all appliances necessary for thoroughly testing the rock. Although the locality of the reef is only eight miles from Palmerston, the way is so winding, and over such a difficult track, that the journey occupies two days. The goods were taken by pack horses as far as Knowles’ camp, the remaining portion of the ! joumey of five miles being done On foot. It is the intention of Henderson to get about four hundred weight of stone as quickly as possible. Moss, the prospector, says that the reef will pay four ounces to the ton.

Invercargill, Sept. 9.

While a detatchment of the Southland Hussars Were proceeding from Wyndham to Mataura, some larrikins laid a train of gunpowder across the road and fired it, with the'object of clearing the riders out of their pigskins. The attempt proved unsuccessful. The men, however, dis mounted, and the Hussars going a little further on, found a rope stretched across the road on posts of sufficient height to catch the riders. Apprehensive of further mischief, they remounted and wheeled about amid a shower of stones, making their way to Mataura along a round about road.

TENANT RIGHT.

(by a plains farmer.)

For many years the question of ten ant right was agitated in England, until farmers succeeded in getting some pro tection for the capital and skill which they applied for the improvement of the land they occupied. The importance of tenant right is great for two reasons (i) It prevents personal loss; and (2) it prevents national loss. It was a very common thing for farms to be let for fourteen years, but with the option left to either landlord or tenant to can cel the lease at the end of the first seven years. Thus it often occurred that when a farmer has taken land that has been badly farmed, and perhaps at a reduced rent from what it had been leased at before, acting under the im pression that he had fourteen years to work out a better system of farming, he applied his utmost skill and capital to the improvement of that land, and at the end of seven years the farm had a very different appearance. The farmer was just beginning to reap the benefit of his labor, and outlay; but the landlord had had his eye on the farm. Seeing how much better it looked, he fanced it would now make more rent. Hence it often occurred that landlords had been mean enough to take advantage of the optional clause of the lease, and give farmer the alternative of quitting the farm or paying more rent. The farmer was thus robbed of the money he had expended on the land. To prevent this again, on the other hand, some farmers would not have the optional clause in the lease, but secured the farm for four teen years. With a fair share of brains and capital this sort of farmer laid out these in the improvement of the farm during the first seven years; but the same caution that taught him to resist the optional clause also taught him to take out of the land during the last seven years all he had put into it during the first. This reduced the land, and here came in the national loss. Tenant right prevents both these losses. When the lease expired under which the farmer held his farm, and he was unable to come to terms for another, the Tenant Right Act would give him power to claim compensation for all permanent improvements he may have made, and unexhausted manures he can prove to have put in the soil; and this claim would be decided by arbitration. Now, this is just what is wanted in New Zealand to prevent both personal and national losses that are constantly taking place—sometimes for want of caution in signing documents with which the farmers have not made themselves acquainted, but more frequently through the greed and over-reaching of unprin cipled, dishonest men, who having got hold of large blocks of land, are anxious to get men to settle on them —(although not always farmers) —to cultivate the soil, put up buildings and other per manent improvements, and if the settler can do it, pay a portion of the purchase money at the commencement. _ A clause is inserted in the deed binding the tenant to pay 20s. per acre at the end of three years, which, together with the deposit and purchase money is about per acre, for which sum he pays 9 per cent., interest, or about ss. per acre as rent. Then comes the crisis. If at the end of the third year the farmer finds his capital all ex pended in the deposit, and the improve ments on the land, such as building, fencing, breaking up, and paying the rent or interest; and having made but a small return out of the land, in many cases not more than would pay harvest ing and threshing; he is unable to pay the 20s. per acre, the hawk-eyed land lord, who has been watching all that has been done to improve his property, now rejoices in the fact that the farmer has to quit. The farmer is unable to fulfil the conditions of his lease, and he must leave all the improvements he has made with his money behind, and for all his landlord cares, go out into the world as naked as he came into it. Now,

from such a standpoint it will be seen that the more a man lays out, and the better he farms, the worse for him self. This accounts for so many miserable looking homesteads about the country and so many bad fences. There is no protection for the farmer on the one hand, nor induce ment on the other; but if we had what is called Tenant Right, every farmer could claim compensation for all per manent improvements he has made on the land. This would encourage good farming and the erection of good build ings, and would prevent such wholesale robbery as has been carried on in this colony—this district not excepted—by hungry land-sharks during the last two years. An instance recently occurred in which a hard-working honest farmer, sold a small farm, which was his own free hold, about three years since, and came into this county and bought some land partly improved. He paid down a considerable portion of the purchase money, put up a nice comfortable house, got the fences in repair, and had the land all in cultivation. He paid the interest up to due date, but he foolishly agreed to pay zos. per acre as an instalment of the purchase money which came due this year. He like many others had had crops that brought a low price, and he was unable to pay the money. Down came the landlord ready to devour his all and he would have lost all, but for the kind help of a friend who took him out of the diffi culty. This is only one out of many such cases. How much more credit able would it have been had the land lord kept an honest, industrious man on the land, who would have paid the rent, or interest, and possibly the pur chase money after a time ? But instead the land is now unoccupied and look ing quite desolate. Let us advise all who think of settling on land, if they cannot buy it out, to lease it for a number of years, and if desirable, to have a clause inserted in the lease to provide for the optional purchase of the land at the expiration of the term at a given price. Then, with a Tenant Right Act passed, an honest industrious farmer would be protected from the de signs of land-sharks who would not hesitate to turn a hundred families out of house and home to gratify their covetous designs, and the colony would be saved from such national losses.

THE ASHBUBTGN GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1880.



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Amusements. fjriOWN HALL. Last Night. First Appearance of THOMPSON’S CONFEDERATE DIORAMA. LIEUT. HERMAN, The Marvellous Ventriloquist. MONSTER GIFT DISTRIBUTION, op a scale of magnitude never before at tempted. Million Prices—3s. 2s. Is. Commence at 8. THIS (SATURDAY) AFTERNOON, SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FOR CHILDREN. Admission 6d. and Is. Commence at 3. EVERY CHILD WILL RECEIVE A HANDSOME PRESENT. 872 c Lost. LOST, A ROAN GELDING, aged. Finder will be REWARDED on returning same to SAUNDERS BROS., 133 g Ashburton. Stud. m TAM O’ SHAN TER. WILL TRAVEL the Mount Somers and Ashburton Districts this season. For further particulars see future adver tisement. WM. T. SMITH, 2030 Proprietor. it HORSE CARDS. JJORSE CARDS of all sizes printed at the office of this paper. J. L. FLEMING’S GRAND CONSULTATION. ON THE QANTERBURY CUP To be Run in November. 2000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s. EACH. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Next Bank of New Zealand, 191 a Hereford street, Christchurch. Impounding Notice. IMPOUNDED, at South Rakaia, Aug 26, from near Sodtown, one old BAY MARE. If not released before Sept. 11 it will be SOLD at NOON, at the New Pound. GEO. SHELLOCK, 206 g Poundkeeper. Public Notices TWENTY POUNDS REWARD. THE above reward will be paid to any person who shall give suCh informa tion as will lead to thj conviction of any one committing a breach of the Law Practitioners or other similar Acts or Odinances, by preparing Deeds or other Legal Documents, or in any way what ever. BRANSON and PURNELL. F. P. O’REILLY. EDWD. G. CRISP. C. W. IRELAND. 853c-198g The NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1809. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 169g-821c 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 bank ruptcy of JOSEPH BRYANT, of Longbeach, Farmer, a debtor. TAKE NOTICE that the abovenamed Joseph Bryant has this day filed a declar ation of his inability to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of his creditors will be held at the District Court house, Ashburton, on Thursday, the 16th instant, at 11 o’clock. Dated, this 10th day of Sept., 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the District Court. F. P, O’Reilly, Solicitor for the Debtor. 2i3g COOPER’S String Binder Attachment for ahe M'CORMICK AND OTHER WIRE BINDERS, Will be Exhibited AT MESSRS. M'KERROW AND MANN’S GRAIN STORE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th. Farmers are invited to inspect this Attachment, which is simple, effective, and cheap, and will enable them to bind either with string or with wire. 192 a 0. R. COOPER,



Tenders LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. f SHENDERS for DITCH on Crow’s road, JL received and returned by the Board for the above district, will now be received, considered, and one accepted forthwith if the tenderers will RE-FORWARD their tenders to this office on or before WED NESDAY, the 15th inat., at 12 o’clock noon, accompanied, as before, by cash deposit. W. CUTHBERT, District Surveyor. Longbeach Road, 10th Sept., 1880. 212 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 1,1880, 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 Wainni, weekly 18. Kaiapoi 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. Flaxton Post Office and Railway Station, daily 29. A shley and Lobuvn, twice weekly 30. Ashley and Lobunt, 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. Hunmui 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 Brookskle, twice weekly 43. Irwell Railway Station and Brookside, thrice weekly 44. Irwell Post Offica and Railway Station, as required 45. Leeston and Lakeside, twice weekly 46. Leeston and Lakeside, thrice weekly 47. Springfield and Kovvai 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 Kimbeiley, twice weekly 52. Darfield and Greendale, weekly 53. Darfield and Greendale, twice weekly 54. Coalgale 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 Ran - Hill, twice weekly 62. Rakaia and Barr Hill, thrice weekly 63. Lauriston Railway Station and Barr 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 Goq-e, 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 Longheach, daily 71. Hinds Railway Station and Mayfield, weekly 72. Upper Riccarton Post Office and Middle 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 Rig^ oll Bay and Akaroa, thrice weekly. * Terminable on one month’s notice from he Postmaster-General. 8630-2080 Business Notices. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. WE hereby give notice that we have this day entered into PARTNER SHIP as Barristers and Solicitors, under the firm name of Poster and Wilding. OHAS. J. FOSTER, L L.D. FREDERICK WILDING. Hereford street, Christchurch, September 6, 1880. 2100 LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. (d Craighead & Co., Merchant Tailors, TANORED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 082a-4450 S COT T BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season-^- Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g



Business Notices. [a card. ] TO BUSINESS MEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS OF ASHBURTON. ENTLEMEN, —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 Ashhiu ton, I beg to inform you I have opened a DEEDS OFFICE’ami AGENCY, where all Bankruptcy and other Legal Business will be attended to through me. Up-stairs office, Saunders’ Buildings. 839c-1890 East street, Ashburton. “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 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. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH- E. WADMAN, Photographs, BURTON. 73g-702c



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, E. 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, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and livening Herald. 725c-92g HORSE PEED. OATS, BARLEY, &c., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, 69g Tinwald. SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. WM. R. DUNN, Reaper and Binder Expert, HAVING 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 country. Orders may be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. Wm. E. Dunn, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. 1760 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW 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 Largo Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., fur sale at lowest current prices. r R. MeKERROW & C 0.,; GRAIN MERCHANT!, RAKAIA. 36 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, "O'AS always in STOCK a complete JLjL 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 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., &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 Cookson’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton. 9150



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT ORE & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW SPRING GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, rjIHE Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmiston, Gundry, 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. Septemberllst, “Olj 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 afford to their constituents increased facilities for the transaction of their business. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 T. Bullock. FOR SALE—CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS in one block—-viz., 502, 5C3, 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 2G6 ~ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 3GO ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass, 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 05 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 ~ 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-18Gg T. BULLOCK. For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. AN 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 644 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. mu iwju «^^ r^«i|K v ff | i |ynaMiiinTirwrsiiß Meetings. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A COMMITTEE MEETING will be held at Shearman’s Hotel, on WED NESDAY, 15th September, at 3 p.m. Business —lmportant. GEORGE JAMESON, 2090 . Secretary. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND , PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. NOTICE. COMMITTEE MEETING at SHEAR MAN’S HOTEL on WEDNESDAY, 15th September, 3 p.m. BEADING, by Mr. Passihoi’e, in the upper room of the Town Hall on WEDNESDAY, 15th September, at 7.30 p.m. ANNUAL PARADE of ENTIRE HORSES on SATURDAY, 2nd October, 1880. ANNUAL SHOW of STOCK, IMPLE MENTS, &c., TUESDAY, 16th November. GEORGE JAMESON, 211 g Secretary. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. rE 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. GEORGE JAMESON^ 204 a.