Mr. Purnell appeared for the trustee, and opposed the application. . The Judge refused the application on the ground that the appomtment of ths trustees who employed Mr. 0 Reil y ° ee SANDO AND BOWLING. Mr. Purnell applied for an order for payment of costs in this estate, which was granted subject to taxation. Mr. W. H. Zouch applied for an order by his Honor enforcing the bankrupts Sando and Bowling to file schedules of baw Bfrptcy as individuals as well as part ners. His reason for making this applica tion was that previous to the failure of the firm one of the bankrupts had removed a quantity of furniture from the business premises, claiming it as his private pro perty, and this furniture applicant desired to have put into the estate of the firm. His Honor said there was no order re quired. If a bankrupt firm’s property would not cover their liabilities, the indi vidual members were liable in their pri vate property. Ths Court then adjourned.

QUARTERLEY LICENSING COURT.

Saturday, March 13. (Present —Messrs. F. Guinness (Chair man), C. P. Cox, and H. T. Winter, Commissioners.) TRANSFER OF LICENSES. John Tisch applied for transfer of license from R. Morgan.—Granted. Some reports of the police were pre sented, commenting upon the conduct of certain licenced houses in the district. The Bench said that as no offences'were charged, and no convictions had been ob tained, there could be no cognisance taken of the report of the police. Mr. Branson said that one of his clients Mr. Wallace was charged with having had drunken men outside his house. He would like to know what connection such a statement could have with his client. There was a charge also of a man being found dead outside the house. An in quest was held, and it was clearly proved that Mr. Wallace had both refused the man and' his wife drink, or lodging, and at the inquest on that man he had made a request to the coronor that the police should visit his house at frequent intervals, as there were frequently large numbers of men men about the place over whom he could not possibly exercise control. He would say, and could prove it if necessary, that this was a case of persecution on the part of Sergeant Pratt against his client, and more than that, the Sergeant had, whilst in plain clothes, endeavored to find out from men in other hotels something where on to base a charge against Mr. W allace. Another equally absurd charge had been brought against Mr. Duncan McKenzie, of the Ashburton Hotel, who had a quasi charge made against him for having a man suffering from delirium tremens taken from his house to the hospital. He. (Mr. Bran son) was prepared to prove, on the most indisputable evidence that, previous to the day'in question, the man had not been near the townsh'p.Jind that Mr. McKenzie had acted in a most piHse worthy manner towards him. The Chairman said the Commissioners could not entertain the complaints laid, as they had no power to inflict punishment. The only charge they could take cognis ance of was one in which a penalty had been inflicted in the R.M. Court. Those entered on the report were vague and not within the jurisdiction of the Commis sioners. Sergeant Pratt would like to know if there was any use in the police making reports. The Chairman said of course it was the duty of thfffi&e to report to the Com missioners thuTvanner in which a licensed house was conducted, but it must be obvious to him that they could not enter tain a charge which had yet to tried, or one which had failed to be substantiated. He would request the police to make more frequent visits to Chertsey, and as it was easily accessible by train the police would not be put to any great incon venience. The Court then adjourned.

THE LIBEL CASK.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S ICOURT. ASHBURTON— Saturday, March 13. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) Mr. Branson drew attention to an ex traordinary proceeding on the part of the Bench in issuing a subpoena to the counsel employed in the libel case to give evidence and produce papers, the production of which could have been obtained upon Mr. Ivess giving a notice to produce to Mr. Crisp. He, Mr. Branson, would, when called upon to be sworn as a witness re fuse to go into the box. This action on the part of Mr. Ivess only showed the malice he entertained against Mr. Crisp. Mr. Ivess then called C. J. Truckle. Mr. Branson called his Worship’s atten tion to his Worship’s ruling of the pre vious day, that he would not allow further corroborative evidence to be called. Mr. Ivess said that he would raise a point on that question, and quoted “Roscoe on Evidence” and “Judge Johnstone’s Justices of the Peace,” to the effect that it was desirable that too much rather than too little, evidence should be taken in such cases. His Worship said the clause referred to the examination of witness in chief, and not witnesses for the defence. Moreover, Judge Johnstone laid down that one good and unimpeachable witness, with a full knowledge of the circumstances, was bet ter than a number of witnesses whose evidence was not to the point. The test of evidence was weight, not number. There was no use in taking the evidence of witnesses when the value of their evi dence would only tend to lengthen the hearing of the case. Mr. Ivess then appealed to the Consti tution, and Mr. Branson saidhe would not object to any quantity of evidence Mr. Ivess might elect to call. Charles James Truckle was then sworn X was served with a summons for £3 of rates, and costs 6s. I paid the rates but did not pay the 6s. for letter writing. I did-not pay the 6s. because I thought the charge was contrary to the Borough Bye laws. I judged so because the notice served on me stated that I would be sued if I did not pay by a certain date. I consider the notice was a bye-law. I re ceived a letter from Mr. Crisp. I have lost the letter. I don’t think there was any demand made by Mr. Crisp for costs in that letter. Mr. Branson then read the portion ot the article complained of, and asked the witness what he thought of the article. Witness —I don’t think he had any right to charge the 6s. I can’t form an opinion of the article. Mr. Branson —What would be the tendency on your mind if a charge was made against the Borough Solicitor of wrongly! , . Witness—l can’t give any opinion. Mr. Branson —Then it is no use asking you any more questions. 0. C. Hurrell, Clerk of the Court, sworn—l havj> issued certain summonses from this coJ&, in which the Borough Council wejAlaintiffs ; I can’t say who the persotvlßp who took out sum monses. a summons issued 7-tevainst Thomas Bley. This has not been served. There is a charge in the bill of particulars demanding payment of 6s. for writing a letter. There is a similar charge made m a summons against W. T. Smith ; this one was withdrawn by plaintiff’s solicitor. In one against John MTher aon judgment was given in this court for

the amount including the 6s. I have read the article in question. I don’t take much notice of things in country newspapers. If the solicitor was guilty of the charges made against him I should think it fair criticism.

By Mr. Branson —I don’t recollect the Magistrate ruling in this Court that a solicitor may recover costs for writing letters.

Harry Friedlander sworn —I am a gentleman now. I was formerly rate collector for the Ashburton Borough. I received instructions from the Council to collect rates. The letter produced is the acceptance of my tender to collect the rates at per cent. On several occasions I called on Mr. Crisp for advice as to the collection of rates. Mr. Crisp has not made any demand for professional advice. Mr. Ivess—Would it surprise you if Mr. Crisp now made a demand for those consultations ; would you pay him if he made a demand ? Witness—No I would not. Mr. Ivess—To whom would you refer the bill of costs ? Witness—l would refer it back to jVIr. Crisp. I did not employ Mr. Crisp to at tend the Court in MTherson’s case. I believe he attended the Court, but not by my orders. The plaints were made out in my name as rate collector for the borough. X proved the debt in the case againsi MTherson. In that case, there is a charge of 6s. for writing a letter, and L2 12s. for rates. Mr. Ivess—Now, Mr. Friedlander, you must be careful what you say. ( Mr. Branson here drew the Bench s attention to the fact that Mr. Ivesss was treating his own -witness as a hostile one. Witness continued —I received L2 12s. for the rates from Mr. Crisp, and nothing more. The amount of the judgment was L 3 14s. Cd. I did not know that the 6s. was charged in the bill of particulars when 1 brought the action. I think thq bill is made out in Mr. Crisp’s hand writing. I did not authorise him to charge the bs. I understand the charge to _ be for writing a letter to MlPherson ; it was not authorised by me. Ido not know of my own knowledge of other similar charges having been made. I did not instruct Mr. Crisp to demand 6s. from Miss Callaghan for writing a letter. _ I think I was served by her with a notice that the amount of the summons had been paid into Court. I did not apply to the Clerk of the Court for the amount, as Mr. Crisp had instructions to draw all moneys from Court. I have never received any of these amounts of 6s. for letter writing. By Mr. Branson —I supplied Mr. Crisp with a list of defaulters, and he took a copy of it. It was left to Mr. Crisp’s discretion as to whether he should write letters or sue at once. By Mr. Ivess —Mr. Crisp said he thought it would be best in some cases to write letters instead of suing at once. It would be cheapest, inasmuch as the costs of the Court would be added to the amount due were a summons to issue. Have never received any money from ratepayers 1 had no right to receive. Thomas Bullock, sworn, said —I am an auctioneer, and was formerly Mayor of Ashburton. ,Am now a Councillor of that Borough. I was Mayor at the time of Mr. Crisp’s appointment as Borough Solicitor. He was engaged at an annual salary. I would consider Mr. Crisp was acting in his proper capacity when he appeared to conduct cases in the court. I am not sure that any schedule of duties accompanied the resolution to appoint a solicitor, or any schedule of charges men tioned in the advertisement calling for tenders. I don’t know that I ever saw such schedule. It might have come under my observation if it had existed. Beyond the reports in the papers and the discus sions in the Borough Council, I do not know anything of the facts regarding the charging of 6s. for writing letters by Mr. Crisp, but I certainly disapproved of it, and the Council passed a resolution dis approving of it. By Mr. Branson —The article would have been better left out of print alto gether, but these articles in the paper we don't always take notice of. A writer has no right to blackguard people generally in the paper. The criticism on Mr. Crisp is rather strong, and would have been far better left out of print. There have been discussions in the Council, and a division took place in which some members voted one way and some another. I was only present at one meeting at which this subject was discussed. I can’t say how many voted on the occasion. Mr. Ivess here made an effort to dis cover in the Municipal Corporations Act a clause compelling councillors to vote on 2 resolution put, and on failing to find it, the Magistrate reminded him that if he referred to the Act of 1872, which had been repealed, he -would probably find what he was looking for. Mr. Ivess then said he was of opinion that the power to make such a bye-law was given by the Act of 1876, but he could not at the time find it. Mr. Branson said that was very pro bable as no such provision existed in the Act.

George H. St. Hill, sworn, examined by Mr. Ivess, said—l am a builder, also a member of the Ashburton Borough Council. I was present at a sitting of the Council on July 14th, 1879, at which ap plications were received for the office of Borough Solicitor, and Mr. Crisp was ap pointed. Ido not know if a schedule of duties was prepared. There was mention of a schedule to be prepared. When the Council became aware of the fact that their solicitor charged 6s. for writing letters, they gave distinct orders that such charges should not be made. My im pression is that Mr. Crisp’s salary of LIOO per annum was to cover the cost of at tendance at Court.

The Magistrate here called Mr. Ivess’ attention to the fact that the expert evi dence of Mr. Johnstone was before the Court, and a layman’s evidence against that could not be taken. Witness continued—l am rather foggy as to Mr. Crisp resigning his office as Borough Solicitor. There was some con versation at the Borough Council about Mr. Crisp’s resignation, and there was an opinion expressed that it would be better to retain his services during the latter part of the year, in order that his aid might be made available in collecting the rates, and adjusting and enforcing the Bye-laws. Some of the Councillors said Mr. Crisp had done very little for his salary in the early part of the year, and the time was coming when his services would be re quired The services wo looked for Mr. Crisp to perform were his attendance at Court to recover rates and to enforce the Bye-laws if infringed. In the opinion of the Borough Council the charging of 6s. for writing letters would be charging twice over. I speak as a party to the contract in this matter. I have read the article upon which this case is brought. I should say the criticism was a fair one on Mr. Crisp’s action. By Mr. Branson —I have had a conver sation with Mr. Crisp about the payment of 6s. Ido not recollect saying to Mr. Crisp that the article was an unfair one. I won’t swear that I was not talking to Mr. Crisp for ten minutes at the Borough Council office. I have been told that I was to be turned inside out as a witness here. I can swear the conversation did not last ten minutes. It might have lasted five or nine minutes. I have no recollection of any conversation which took place there. Mr. Branson —Then your recollection must be a very convenient one. Don’t be afraid, Mr. St. Hill, I won’t do you any harm. , Mr. Branson then read the paragraph in the “Mail,” and the evidence of the Collector, and asked Mr. St. Hill to state his opinion as to whether the criticism was a true or false one.

Mr. St. Hill —The thing is so mixed up that I can’t form an opinion whether the “Mail” or the Rate Collector is telling the truth. Mr. Branson—Do you know the rela tions, friendly or otherwise, between Mr, Ivess and the Friedlanders ? Mr. Ivess objected to the question. His Worship said he could not object to any evidence in cross-examination. Witness —I know four of the Fried landers. I don’t know if they are brothers. I know they trade under the name of Friedlander Bros. I was pre sent at the last Mayoral contest. The candidates were Mr. Hugo Friedlander and Mr. Ivess. At that time the rela tions between Mr. Ivess and the Fried landers were of a mixed character. I can’t say I have noticed articles in the “Mail” attacking the Friedlanders. I should say the relations between the parties are not of a hostile nature. Mr. Branson here explained that his reason for bringing out this evidence was that Mr. Ivess was endeavoring to attack the Mayor under the guise of attacking his own friend Mr. Crisp. Witness continued —I first heard of the charge of Cs. to Miss Callaghan about a week before I mentioned it in the Council. I had conversations with Mr. Ivess pre vious to bringing the matter up in the Council. I don’t think I had more than one, and I forget altogether what it was about, as I am very foggy about it. His Worship—Then don’t be foggy about what you swear to, Mr. St. Hill. Witness continued —I don’t recollect if the conversation referred to Miss Cal laghan. I brought the matter before the Council of my own free will, and not from any urging on Mr. Ivess’ part. I did not speak to Mr. Crisp before bring ing the matter before the Council. The question was afterwards discussed, at a subsequent meeting of the Council. I spoke at that meeting, but don’t recollect how long. I don’t recollect if I spoke to Mr. Ivess between the first meeting of the Council, when this matter was brought up, and the second. I can’t say if my memory is a perfect blank or not. I should like Mr. Braddell to point out to me the minutes of the meeting referred to. A fortnight elapsed between the two meetings. In reply to a caution by his Worship Mr. St. Hill said he had heard he was to be put into fits that day by Mr. Branson. (Laughter). Witness continued —Mr. Ivess in no ■way influenced me in my speech at the Borough Council in the way of supplying notes or brains. I asked the question in the Council without knowing who had been charged the 6s. At the time I made the charge I did not know the truth or the falsity of it. I forget whether I stigmatised Mr. Crisp’s conduct as unjust and illegal. I don’t recollect stating that the rate payer was a lady. Mr. Branson—Do you think it just on the part of the proprietor of a paper to pass judgment on an individual before he can be heard in defence 1 Do you think the criticism published a fair one ? Witness —Cannot give an opinion on the article published in the “Mail,” being on my oath. The Bench—Supposing, Mr. St. Hill, you were not on your oath, would you give an opinion 1 Witness —No, I would not give an opinion, Mr. Branson —What would _ you think of a magistrate sentencing a prisoner with out hearing his defence ? Witness —I can’t give an opinion. Mr. Branson—Your mind is in a stale of chaos.

Witness ironically assented to this im peachment. Mr. Branson—Do you recollect Mr. Crisp offering to bet you a new hat that ho was right in charging the Gs. in the case ? Witness —I recollect something about the hat, but not what the bet was about. By Mr. Ivess—lt was not my duty as a Councillor to make enquries from Mr. Crisp. I have never heard you speak dis paragingly of the Friedlander Bros. During the Mayoral election Mr. Ivess frequently stopped skits being published against Mr. Hugo Friedlander, _ and did not refer in any way to Mr. Friedlander at public meetings. C. W. Ireland, solicitor, was called, and Mr. Ivess stated that he called the present witness to prove the fact of a schedule of the duties of the Borough solicitor having been prepared. Mr. Ireland then stated that at the time the office of Borough Solicitor was adver tised, his firm tendered for the work. Mr. Branson objected to evidence of this nature being given, as it could not be proved if Mr. Crisp had cognisance of their nature, and if they were approved of by the Borough Council. Mr, Ivess here wished to prove that the schedule was approved of by the Council, but failing to elicit any proof of it, abandoned the part bearing on tie schedule. Mr. Ivess —World it be competent fora Borough Solicitor, enjoying a salary, to charge Cs. for writing letters 1 Mr. Ireland-I should certainly have done so if not debarred by the contract. Mr. Ivess—Did you inspect the docu ment called a schedule ; and what were the duties mentioned in it ? His Worship—That question cannot be answered as the document is a nullity. Mr. Ivess—What is a retainer, Mr, Ireland ? Mr. Ireland —A retainer is a fee for certain services, and the term has a very wide range. When a man is employed by a corporate body he is usually bound down by a specification to certain duties. By Mr. Branson—There are various descriptions of retainers. I have known of retainers where a solicitor has been paid a large fee for keeping his tongue quiet. The letter to Mr. Crisp produced I should call an appointment as Borough Solicitor, in the shape of a general retainer for 12 months. Under that letter, as being the only writing, Mr. Crisp was, in my opinion, justified in charging the usual fee for threatening letters to rate payers. I would, as a professional man, have made the same charge myself. A lawyer does not usually take instructions from his clients to write letters. He writes and charges without instructions The charges for writing letters vary —the Invest charge is usually ss. I have read the article in the “Mail.” If I were an outside person, the effect of that article on my mind would be detrimental to Mr. Crisp in his official capacity. I think that it would be calculated to hold Mr. Crisp up to public contempt with people who were ifot acquainted with him, as it is a serious charge against a solicitor. By Mr. Ivess—l did not look upon the LIOO fee as a silencing retainer. For that LIOO a year I understood the solicitor would be obliged to act for the Borough Council when called upon. It would be competent for the solicitor to charge defendant for writing letters. The con tract made was a very loose one. Donald Williamson, merchant, sworn— I am a member of the Borough Council. The Magistrate again called Mr. Ivess’ attention to the utter uselessness of the repetition of evidence which had been taken over and over again. Mr. Williamson continued —I don’t think it was contemplated that charges would be made for writing letters. I ap prove of the action of the Council in con demning Mr. Crisp’s action in charging for writing letters. This closed defendant’s case, and His Worship said there was no doubt in his mind as to there being a prhna facie case of libel against accused, and he would com mit him to take his trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court—bail being allowed in his own personal recognisances of 1400.

CHISPA’S LETTER.

“I am not yet so bald that you can see my brains.”—LONGFELLOW. For the last month, or thereby, the air has been quite sulphurous with libel, and there has been a general breathing out of threatening and slaughter. First, Stanley Bruce put on his war paint, and shook his snearin Joe’s face “20,000 times”; then the proud Champion of Roman Catholicism —■ so he would like to be called, only the adherents of that Church are not on, not to bo had—Mosely came down “like a wolf ” on your fold, but departed, afraid of the fighting editor ; and then out trotted the Borough Solicitor with a charge of libel against the champion of freedom, and I wouldn’t “be surprised to learn” that the ex-collector, now that he is a gentleman, and not a rate collector, is sotting battle in array for another pound of flesh if the solicitor should succed in having his opponent convicted. This libel case of the solicitor against the man of types has been the talk of the week, and has given rise to more libel, uttered over tea-tables, and shop counters, and bar parlors, at street corners, in railway trains, and oven in and around the courthouse itself, than our urbane and venerable magistrate could hear the evidence upon and judicially dispose of, if he sat till Christmas in that hall of justice of his— sacred to the punishment of drunks under the presidency of his Worship the R.M., and their reformation under the “charge” of the W.C.T.’s who hold Court in Good Templar Lodge assembled. In my wan derings I have heard the article of Mr. Edward Houghton denounced in anything hut measured terms, and the proprietor of the paper called names, the libellous nature of which was far more pronounced than any applied to the Borough Solicitor by the article, and hearty wishes expressed that “ he’d be properly soused ” over the case. On the other hand, I’ve heard the solicitor considerably dressed down, and designated by titles that would have put his temper to the test considerably. But then, when it takes such a lot of the R. M’s. time, and such a number of newspaper columns to settle up which is right as between the lawyer and the printer, the men in the streets may be forgiven for making many mistakes while the case is sub jndico. I do not pretend to say which is right in this matter, 1 am no lawyer ; but so far as the case is concerned I think it never would have arisen if the Borough Council had taken proper steps to define what were their solicitor’s duties when they asked for tenders for the position. It was Mr. Ivess suggested employing a lawyer for the Borough at a “ slump ” sum per annum, and if he had also suggested having a schedule of duties drawn up by one of the fraternity it would have been at once known whether Mr. Crisp bad any right to exact costs from the ratepayers. Still, I can scarcely expect Mr. Ivess to be pos sessed of foresight of this kind, seeing that he writes letters for nothing, and never even dreams of charging. And as he does his own legal work, and is his own advocate, he cannot be supposed to know anything about the little items of “ costs ” upon which that growth of civilisation called the “ bar ” live and grow fat. In the course of his conduct of his own case, and in dealing with Mr. Braddell’s evi dence, Mr. Ivess took it upon him to say that the schedule of duties prepared by the Council for the Borough Solicitor was vague. Nobody would have taken any notice of this had he not added that it was vague—like many other things done by the Borough Council. Seeing that Mr. Ivess once thought himself the leading light of that “vague” body, and only recently had the pleasure of being very near the top of the poll for the Mayoralty, it was a graceful tribute lie paid to his own acuteness, unless ho meant us to understand that “present company was always excepted,” in regard to himself. lam sorry that ho has been committed for trial, I am equally, sorry that he did not wait for Mr. Crisp’s explanation of his conduct to the Borough Council, before bis editor’s “ let out ” at the ‘‘ particeps criminis ” appeared in print. Courage is a noble attribute of a journalist, but there is just the possibility of being foolhardy and running one’s head against a gatepoast, when charging full tilt at a too before making one’s self sure that he has played all his cards.

The hhel case had its funny side as well as its serious aspect. It showed us what was Mr. Harry Friedlander’s opinion of a rate collector. A rate collector is “no gentleman ” according to Harry. That ollicev when put into the witness box was asked in the usual way what profession he followed. He gave his reply promptly, and his whole countenance beamed with satisfaction while he did so, as if he were glad that he had been able to fulfil his contract for collecting rates, and so get rid of a disagreeable duty. “He was a gentleman now, but formerly he had been rate collector for the borough.” Am Ito understand that the character of a gentle man can he put off and on like a Sunday suit, and worn only on special occasions, and for special purposes I Is our genial Town Clerk no longer a gentleman, now that he has been appointed rate collector for the borough, and have all the Road Board clerks, and dog-tax collectors parted with their claims to be called gentlemen on assuming the duty of collecting rates ? I am afraid Harry will come in for a case of libel, too, if he don’t look out. I would advise the writer of the letter in your paper, (asking why the gambling case was heard at ten a.in. instead of at the usual hour, when the press and the public attend), and who signed himself “ One who’d like to know, you know,” to re-write his letter, and send it at once to the Clerk of the R.M. Court, for that gentleman, in giving evidence on the libel case says he never took any notice of what appeared in country newspapers. CIIISPA.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1880.



Public Notice. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. THE householders of the under-men tioned school districts, that is to say, the districts of Ashburton Forks, Kyle, Longbeach, Mount Somers, Seafield, Tinwald, Willowby, Having failed to elect Committees at the annual meeting held on 26th January, the Board, in pursuance of the powers in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section 66, hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the householders in every such district be held on MON DAY, the twenty-second day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the election in each district of seven house holders (section 64) to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next. The place of meeting shall be the schoolhouse in each district, and this is understood to mean the main schoolhouse in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each school committee be held in the place appointed for the election, and immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. Y. COLBORNE YEEL, Secretary. Christ church ,21st Feb., 1880, 538



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IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OP FARMING STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, ALSO, 768 acres 768 OF GOOD WHEAT-GROWING LAND AT THE HINDS, In Farms of 58, GO, 150, and 500 Acres. \/|TESSRS. EDMISTON BROS. & iVJL GUNDRY have been favored with instructions from A. Gibson, Esq., who is leaving for Scotland, to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT HIS FARM, “ AUCHENDRANE,” THE HINDS, The whole of his excellent FARMING STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, , WITHOUT RESERVE. Consisting of—



7 First-class Draught Horses, five years and under 3 Do, do, do, unbroken, two year off 1 Hack 2 Milch Cows, in full profit 3 R. and G. D. F. Ploughs 1 S. F. do 3 Sets four-loaf Harrows 2 Drays 2 R. and G. Reapers 1 Two-horse power 1 Chaff-cutter 1 Corn-crusher 4 Sets Leading Harness 2 do Shaft do 13 Pairs Haines 12 do Plough Chains 18 Swingletrees Lot Patent Plough Wheels 7 Horse Covers Saddle and Bridle 2 Large Tents and Cooking Utensils 2 Tarpaulins Grindstone Horse-shoeing Tools, Anvil 2 Sots Stocks and Dies Carpenters’ Tools 12 Milk Pans 4 Bags Lime Churn, Gate Hinges Lot of Firewood Picks, Shovels, Forks, Spades 250 Bags Chaff 2 Stacks Oats GO Fowls Furniture Ac., Ac., Ac. ALSO, ins MAGNIFICENT FARM, KNOWN AS “AUCHBNDRAN E,” Comprising 500 ACRES 500 Of First-class Wheat Land, Being R.S. 2813 G. The property is well fenced, and sub-divided into five paddocks, with gorse fences. There is plenty of good water 20ft. from the surface. The buildings consist of a comfortable 3-roomed weatherboard cottage, cobbed and plastered throughout, with scullery, bath-room, Ac., and a men’s hut. The greater part of the land is in crop, and lying fallow, and there is a plan tation of about five acres of forest trees round the house. At the same time will be offered 58 ACRES 58 Of Good Wheat Land, near the above, 60 ACRES 60 Do Do. Do. 150 ACRES 150 R.S. 28137, about 1| miles from the Hinds Railway Station, ring fenced, with a good well of water (16ft. to water). ALSO, T.S. 39, 43, 44, Hindhope, with Black smith’s Shop and Dwelling-house thereon. The above properties must be sold, and the terms are therefore exceedingly liberal. Sale at 12 o’clock. Luncheon provided. Conveyances will meet express train at Winslow, leaving Ashburton at 11 a.m. EDMISTON BROS. A GUNDRY, 530 g Auctioneers. W ANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may bp had at the “ GUARDIAN OFFICE.”



J. L. Fleming. TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, SAW MILLERS, CAPITALISTS, & OTHERS. VALUABLE LEASEHOLD, SAWMILL, AND MACHINERY. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. WITHOUT RESERVE. RJ.L. FLEMING has been favored with instructions from the trustees in the assigned estate of James Long Fleming, timber mcrchantand ironmonger, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the premises, Tuam and St. Asaph streets west, Christchurch. OK TUESDAY, APRIL G, at 2 p.m. The following valuable leasehold pi’operty, sawmill, plant, and machinery, viz.— Tlu trustee’s interest in the lease of a half acre section of land, hav ing a frontage of 132 ft. on St. Asaph street (the lease has about 17 years to run at a very low ground rent), together with the sawmill, 70fi. x 27ft., with sash and door factory over the same, engine-house, and substantial four-roomed cottage (nearly new) erected thereon. The plant consists of 1 horizontal engine, 'n. cylinder, by Morton and Co.; 1 Corirsh boiler with cross tubes, by Ander son and Son, Christchurch, GOft. chimney stalk ; 1 planing machine, to plane from 16 x 4h to G x |, by M'Dowall and Son ; 1 vertical saw, with travelling bench ; circu lar saw bench; 1 hand saw, Rogers and Son, No. 2 ; 1 tennoning machine with a ll , necessary shafts, pullies, belting, etc., for the proper working of the same. Trustee’s interest in lease of quarter acre section, having a frontage of GGft. on Tuam street, with build ings used as an ironmonger’s retail shop and store. Also, A well-selected assortment of circular and vertical saws, planing and moulding irons, etc. The balance of the stock of ironmongery v al he offered on the same date, particu lars of which will appear in a future advertisement. Sale at 2 p. m. Gloo Terms at Sale. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer. Government Notices. LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. FOTIGE is hereby given that the undermentioned GROWN LANDS will be SUBMITTED TO AUCTION. at THE VOLUNTEER HALL, TEMUKA, ON TUESDAY, 23kt) MARCH, at 11 o’clock. In the Township of AROWHENUA, 25 SECTIONS; in the Township of ORARI, 10 SECTIONS, Rural Lands, being portions of the OLD RAILWAY RESERVES, Situated between the rivers Rangitata and Orari. To be sold for CASH. Reserve 319, about 1,000 acres, in 0 lots, from 60 acres to 180 acres each. Reserve 1,650, about 1,050 acres, in 12 lots, from 10 acres to 140 acres. Reserve 1,381, about 1,300 acres, in 17 lots, from 10 acres to 160 acres. Reserve 1,371, about 1,370 acres, in 19 lots, from 10 acres to 200 acres. Further portions of the same Reserves to he sold on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Purchase money payable by half-yearly instalments, extending over ten years without interest, and subject to the con ditions prescribed by “ The Land Act, 1877,” relating to land on Deferred Pay ments.



Reserve 349, about 520 acres, in 6 lots, from C 5 acres to 120 acres each. Reserve 1,G50, about 500 acres, in. 8 lots, from 40 acres to 120 acres. Reserve 1,381, about 4GO acres, in 8 lots, from 40 acres to 140 acres. Reserve 1,381, about 1,230 acres, in 0 lots, from 70 acres to 220 acres. Plans and sale list, with the area and upset price of each lot, may be seen at the Survey Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, and at all railway stations as far south as Oamaru. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 27th February, 1830. 59G0 EDUCATION RESERVES, CANTER CANTERBURY. mHE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS in vito TENDERS for Lease of the under-mentioned Reserves, dating from the First of May next. PASTORAL LANDS. To be leased for ten years, without con ditions for fencing or culture. No. Acreage. Locality. 932 370 Near Camla, South Solwyn 111 G 2200 Pudding Hill, Ashburton 1134 240 Woodstock Run, Oxford 2000 1000 Tooth’s Paddock, Ashburton 2004 999! Horsley Downs, Waipara 2005 997 Ditto ditto 2006 4271 Taylor’s Stream, Ashburton 2010 500 Cameron’s Run, Ashburton TOWN LANDS. To be leased for ten years, without con ditions, except that it is to be fenced with a ring fence, 1819 2 ; |- Arowhenua Township AGRICULTURAL LAND, To be leased for seven and a half years, 1619 22 Kakahu, Geraldine AGRICULTURAL LAND, To be leased for fourteen years, Conditions of Lease of Agricultural Land and other particulars may be obtained from Mr. H. H. Pitman, Government Buildings, Christchurch, either by letter or personally, on any Thursday. Tenders addressed to the Chairman of the School Commissioners, Christchurch, will be received up to MONDAY, the sth of April next. JOHN MARSHMAN, Chairman. Christchurch, 3rd March, 1880. 895 c; FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in 1 jjOUU Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS.



Educational. M ISS GOODGER begs to inform the Ladies of Ashburton that she opens a Private School on MONDAY, March 15, at Mr. Jones’, Stationer, Baring square. Teems: English ... ... One Guinea. French ... ... ~ Music ... ... ~ Referees ; The Very Revel. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Restell, Esq. 124c-569a T™’™” If - 1 ■—AM I'lJi NtmuuMiiimnii— Railway Notices. V. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) OAMARU RACE MEETING, MARCH 17th AND 18th, 1880. ORDINARY SINGLE FARE tickets to Oamaru issued by stations North of Timaru on 16th and 17th March, will be available for RETURN up to and in cluding 19th inst. FRED. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, March 12th, 1880. GBog Tenders. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS arc invited for the con struction of CHANNELS from the Mill Race at Mr. Williamson’s Homestead to the Domain, also for an OUTFALL DRAIN on the South East Town Belt, and for other EARTHWORK in connec tion with the proposed Water Supply. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Borough Council Offices ; and tenders, accompanied by a deposit of £5, to be delivered on or before noon on MONDAY, March 22nd, at the Town Clerk’s Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FOOKS & SON. Go7o Borough Engineers. To Let. TO LET BY TENDER. npO LET, for a term of 5 years, one of X the best DAIRY FARMS in Canter bury. It is at Lincoln, being situated within one mile of the Station of the Lin coln and Akaroa Junction Railway, and contains 230 acres, sixty of which are in crop, and the rest laid clown in grass. The buildings consist of a four-roomed house, three-stall stable, chaff house, piggeries, etc. Further particulars can be obtained on application at H. Mofiatt’s store, Man chester street, Christchurch, or at the Wakanui Mill, Ashburton. Tenders to be sent, addressed “H. Moffatt, Ashburton,” not later than March 20th, 1880. Possession will be given on March 25th, 1880. 576 g FARM TO LET. TO LET, for a term of years, a FARM of 1,800 ACRES of good Wheat Land, GO acres in turnips, the rest in tussocks, fenced, and sub-divided ; good House, 8-stalled Stable, Chaff-house, Well, etc. Exceptionally favorable terms to a good tenant. A pply to FREDK. PAYITT, Go7o Ashburton. 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 a CUFF & GRAHAM.



LAND. LAND. j^J- ESSES. P OYITZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main lino. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Casli Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also 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., for sale at lowest current prices. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, I CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. Business Notices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. GO



Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORR AM) CO. HAVING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they, may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., la. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and 6d., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Bargain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. 6d. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. BOOTS Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. 6d., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON. NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO MAKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from M 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA