•with lisr daughter her fears were verified, and their grief was harrowing. Rees was forty-two years of age, and lived at Momingside. He arrived in Auckland thirteen months’ ago in the Famenoth,. with his wife and three daughters, and has been working with his nephew, John Redshaw, in the boiling-down establish ment, but was recently out of work. Joe, after completing the murder, pro ceeded to Mount Albert. He called at Mr. Melville’s at Ba. m., and demanded food from the washerwoman, Mrs. Arnold, to whom he spoke. She refused, and Joe at once pounced upon her, and after a desperate resistance on her part throw her down. He struck at her repeatedly with the axe, but she fenced off his blows with her arms. They are fearfully hacked about, while one severe wound extends across her temple. Her screams brought assistance, and at the noise of footsteps Joe decamped. In the yard he was met by Mr., Melville, who assailed him with a log of wood. Seizing a convenient oppor tunity, he struck out with the log and broke the handle of the axe in two. His wife came out with his revolver, at the sight of which Joe held up his hands as if pleading for his life, and made signs and said something in his own tongue. Mr. Melville secured the murderer with ropes, and tied his hands and feet till the police arrived. The police brought Joe to the station, and on the way great crowds lined the streets to get a glimpse of the savage. It appears that the act must have been premeditated, because some little time be fore the assault on the boys was committed last night Constable Gordon, who was at tired in plain clothes, was standing in Queen street when he saw the native pass ing up with the axe in his hand, which he was apparently trying to conceal from ob servation. Constable Gordon’s suspici cions were roused and he directed the attention of Constable Gorman to the cir cumstance. A short consultation resulted in Constable Gordon’s interrupting and interrogating the man, who did not appear intoxicated or under any excitement, and was able to give a satisfactory account of his residence and business. He was, accordingly, allowed to pass on. Joe came to Auckland with Willcott from Fiji, in the Meg Merrilies, a month ago. He is twenty-five years of age, of small build, and a miserable specimen of humanity. Mr. John Thurstan, of Fiji, states that he belongs to the most treacherous and mur derous tribe in the New Hebrides group. After reaching the police cell, a loaf of bread was given to him. He tore it with his teeth like a ravenous wild beast. Mr. Wilson, who speaks Fijian, went in and . spoke to him, and succeeded in making him understand generally the purport of his questions. While speaking he rolled his head from side to side, eating bread all the time. The substance of his replies was that the white people knocked him about, and that his head yesterday was swimming round, and he did not , know what was the matter with him. < There is little' doubt that he had been drinking with some Fiji boys.

Sept. 29. Mrs. E. Wington, wife of a settler living near the scene of the murder of Rees by the Fijian, was passing near on the night of the tragedy with her daughter, when she heard sounds of blows and groans. This was about a quarter past nine. Ming ton was asked to engage the same Fijian, but having seen him on board the vessel disliked his appearance and declined to hire him. An inquest takes place at one o’clock to-day. At the Police Court this morning the Fijian was brought up on the charge of murder and two other charges of assault with intent to kill. He pleaded guilty to all three charges, and was remanded, pending the inquest. At the inquest on the body of Henry Louis Reece, who was murdered by the Islander “ Joe,” the evidence of the ■witnesses who had met him in the locality d£ the murder at 9.30 p.m. on Monday night was clear and conclusive. A lock of hair of the deceased, when compared with the blood on the axe, corresponded, being streaked with grey ; also the wound on the head was similar in size and shape with the weapon. Prisoner, in defence, admitted his guilt, but said he had been harshly treated by Woolcott, who had corrected him. The children also chaffed and teased him. He brooded over it, and when they said the Maoris would cut his hands off and put his extremeties in the fire, he lifted up the axe and struck young Woolcott. He had nothing more to say. A verdict of wilful murder was returned. The remains of the murdered man were buried in the Wesleyan cemetery this afternoon.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE. {Per Reuter's Agency.) London, Sept. 27. Viscount Moultmorreo has been shot dead in his carriage at Donburn. Meetings have been held at Kilrush and New Ross, in Ireland, at which Mr. Parnell declared that the only solution of the Irish question was the ownership of the land, and urged a complete organisa tion in that direction. The stock markets are depressed owing to political uneasiness. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 465. New Zealand securi ties have advanced by £d to Id. per cent, on last quotations. To-day’s prices are as follow :—5 per cent. 10.40 loan, 1041.; 5 per cent., 1889 loan, 102 ; 4£ per cent. 1879-1904 loan, 97£. A further examination of the wool sales just closed shows that New South Wales fleece and New Zealand greasy closed at from -|d. told, higher than at the close of last sales. Trickett goes out practising daily in his new boat, and Hanlan is practising in a boat which he brought from America. The cricket match Australians versus Players of England commenced to-day on the Crystal Palace Ground. There was a very large attendance of the public, and the weather was fine throughout the clay. The Players went in first, but were unable to make any stand against their opponents, who disposed of them for 90 runs. Palmer and Boyle bowled splendidly, the former .taking five and the latter four wickets. The fielding also of thel visitors was ex cellent, and was much admired. The wicket was rather bumpy, and favored the bowling. The Australians went in for their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had scored 71 runs for three wickets down. Murdoch was caught and bowled for 36. Spofforth was again absent from the Australian team. The mails via San Francisco, which left Auckland on August 17th, were delivered in London to-day. Sept. 28. Mr. Billon made a speech at Skibbereen, Ireland, in which he urged complete organisation, but not to in any way attack landlords. It is announced that the French Govern ment. has instructed the commanders of French vessels forming part of the com bined squadron to abstain from taking part with the squadron in any act of coercion towards Turkey. St. Peteesbukg, Sept. 28. _ It is rumored that there is a Nihilist plot to destroy the Czar’s steamer Livadia, built at Glasgow. Constantinople, Sept. 28. The Porte has asked Montenegro to delay the steps it proposed to take to obtain possession of Dulcigno as the Turk ish Government is not yet ready to inforce the cession. The Turkish commander has notified to the Montenegrins that if their troops cross the frontier into Albania the step will be deemed a causus belli. Vienna, Sept. 27. . , The sailing of the combined fleet from Itagusa has been postponed till Wednes day. ; .

AUSTRALIAN.

(Per Reuter's Agency. ) Melbourne, Sept. 22. Lady Loftus and suite have arrived. Sailed—Arawata for the Bluff. A preliminary meeting has been held to consider the best means for showing sympathy with the proprietors of the Sydney Evening News in connection with the late contempt of Court case. Melbourne, Sept. 27. The New Zealand exhibits are well advanced. Dr. Hector, the New Zealand commissioner, has prepared a handbook for distribution, containing concise and valuable information regarding the pro ductions, progress, ana statistics of the colony. Mata has been strongly backed for the Cup, in consequence of Camballo’s victory. Sept. 28. The British exhibitors to the Melbourne exhibition advertise a picnic, which they intend holding on Friday, the opening day. They do this in consequence of the discourtesy shown them by the Melbourne Commisioners in omitting to send them cards of invitation to the opening cere mony. Mauritius telegrams to 28th inst., re port that engagements for New Zealand amount to 350 tons of sugar, including 250 tons for Christchurch. Adelaide, Sept. 28. Arrived—s.s. Clifton, from Plymouth. Sydney, Sept. 28. The ship Susanne Goddefroi, bound to Yokohama, has been wrecked at Newcastle during a heavy gale, in sight of a multi tude of citizens. All on board have perished except Captain Edmonson, late in command of the Gunga, and four of the crew. Captain Edmonson is not expected to recover. Sydney, Sept. 29. Captain Edmonson of the Susanne Goddefroi, wrecked at Newcastle yesterday has since expired. Six of the crew were drowned. Brisbane, Sept. 24. A steamer has arrived at Cooktown with the following items of Eastern intelligence, dated the 13th inst.:— Hopes of a peaceful settlement of the difficulties between Russia and China are improving, but warlike preparations still remain unabated on the part of China. There has been a most destructive hurri cane on the China seas. Slight shocks of earthquake still con tinue at Manilla, with heavy floods, inflict ing great damage on merchandise. Ship ping are unable to load or discharge. Java sugar crop accounts state that the yield is likely to be small. Brisbane, Sept. 29. Grisley Tuskin, proprietor of the Courier is suing the proprietor of a Catholic paper for libel—damages L 3,000. Cooktown, Sept. 29. Seven survivors of the Chinese junk ar rived here from New Guinea, and report that the natives there had seized and plundered their vessel, and killed seven of the crew. The others had managed to escape. The attack -was made out of re venge for the abuse of native women by some of the Chinese.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

(Per Press Association.) Auckland, Sept. 29. At the annual meeting of the Auckland Rowing Club the report showed a balance in hand of Ll 5 ; assets, L 206 ; liabilities, nil. James M'Cosh Clark was elected President. Wellington, Sept. 29. The steamer Manawatu on her passage from Wanganui to Wellington, met with a mishap to her engines. She put into Kapiti and will be towed into Wellington to-morrow. The Magisterial enquiry into alleged ill treatment of a prisoner by two constables commenced this afternoon. The evidence of Edmunds was taken, to the effect that when he was locked up by the constables he complained that his leg was broken, and he alleges the constables took no notice of his complaint, and allowed him to remain in the station all night before being sent to the Hospital. The enquiry was then adjaurned until Friday. A large number of witnesses will be examined. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, T. Kennedy Macdonald was fined L 5 and costs for exercising his busi ness as an auctioneer after seven o’clock at night. The defence was that there was no intention to set the law at defiance, but defendant wished to bring the matter before the Court with a view of getting the law repealed. The Magistrate said the act was a breach of a clearly-defined Ordinance, and cautioned the defendant that, should the offence be repeated, he would inflict the full penalty—Lso. Invercargill, Sept. 29. Owing to the uneasiness caused in the minds of members by the official report as co the unsatisfactory condition of the funds of the friendly societies in the Otago dictricts, the heads of the local lodges of all orders intend to have a thorough investigation with a view to a re-adjustment if necessary.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1880.



Public Notices UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. THE ROAD through M'Lean’s Swamp at the Hinds is now OPEN for traffic. RQBT jy PULLAR. 244 g Clerk to the Board. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. ALL Owners of property fronting Alford Forest Road are reci nested to CUT OFF and REMOVE at once all GORSE growing on the Roadside. This order applies to the entire District. By order ROBT. D. PULLAR, 2730 Clerk, THE SCOTCH CONCERT THE ASHBURTON TOWN HALL COMPANY, LIMITED. IVTOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Shareholders in the above Company will be held on MONDAY, the 4th day of October next, at 8 o’clock in the evening, in the Town Hall, Ashburton. Business : 1. The adoption or otherwise of the Directors’ Annual Report, and the Annual Balance Sheet. 2. The Election of Directors for the ensuing year. 3. The Election of Auditors for the ensuing year. 4. The advisability or otherwise of increasing the nominal value of shares, and other general business. CHARLES BRADDELL, Secretary to above Company. 922c-2610 KAIAPOI WOOLLEN MANUFACTUR ING COMPANY (LIMITED.) CAPITAL £IOO,OOO IN 4000 SHARES OF £25 EACH. ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. Forms of application for SHARES, with full information, can be obtained of Mr. Weeks, Ashburton Guardian Office, by whom application for Shares will be received. Deposit, 20s. per share ; and 60s. per share on allotment. August 23,1880.



Public Notices. TWENTY POUNDS REWARD, mHE above reward will be paid to any | person who shall give such informa tion as will lead to the 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-198c 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 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. 1690-821 c Matson Cox,, and Co. IMatson, 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, Fat 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 M ACHINES 44g T. Bullock. OPENING SALE AT The Morse Bazaar, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2. TO FARMERS and SETTLERS de sirous of entering Horses for this Sale—Please send particulars at once. T. BULLOCK, 25Gg-93Gc Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2. CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE AND MISCEL LANEOUS GOODS. , /TR. T. BULLOCK has received in y 8 structions from Messrs. Orr and >. to sell by Public Auction, at his ooms, East street, on the above date, e SURPLUS STOCK purchased by era in the Estate of Messrs. Edmiston, undry and Co., comprising— Cooking Ranges, Double and Single Bedsteads, Carpets, Rugs, Doormats, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Toilet ware, Looking - glasses, Clocks, Mattresses, Chairs, Tables, Chests of Drawers, Couches, and a quantity of Miscellaneous Goods ; also, Doors, Sashes, &c. Terms liberal. 253g-937c T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. FOR SALE—CHEAP. OUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 502, 5C3, 510, 511, situated in Tin- Id. Small deposit cash : balance by talments. «10R SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. All fenced, and a portion of it in English .Grass. Near the above, will be sold very cheap. About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 9, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. 9, (part of) £ of an acre, terms same as as above. 1, Kermode Street. 7, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. B, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, A Four-roomed COTTAGE, situated on the North Town Belt, opposite the High School Site. Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That convenient SHOP, Situated ih the Triangle, Wakanlii Road, now in the occupation of Mr. Luhlow, tailor. SHOP or BOARDING-HOUSE, situated in Burnett Street, opposite the Mail Office, and lately in the occupation of Mr. Dufrates, Apply, 671c-186g I T. BULLOCK.



Quill and Co. HORSE PARADE, ASHBURTON. JJESSRS. QUILL & CO., intend holding a Sale by Auction of ENTIRE HORSES, IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PARADE. Entries received at our office. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers. Saunders’ Buildings. 268 g Robert Wilkin and Co- ASHBURTON HORSE PARADE. Messrs. Robert wilkin & Co. purpose holding a SALE BY AUCTION or ENTIRE HORSES, ON SATURDAY, 2nd OCTOBER, After the Parade. Persons wishing to enter horses for sale will please communi cate with JAMESON & ROBERTS, 23da Ashburton. Stud. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE TRIBUNE. For Terms, &c., Apply, GROOM IN CHARGE. Sept., 1880. 265 g TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. THE CLYDESDALE HORSE VISCOUNT. BY the Marquis, out of Belle ; Marquis by Little John, by Cheviot, out of Nancy. Belle out of Jessie by Clyde. Jessie, out of Betty, second prize mare at the Royal Agricultural Show, Battersea, and bred by M'Keir, Stirling. Cheviot by Royal Conqueror. Royal Conqueror took first prize against two and three year old colts at Battersea, and imported to Canterbury by the Hon. W. Robinson. For terms, apply GROOM IN CHARGE. Alford Station, Sept. 1880. 203 g



\kVV3 NOTICE TO FARMERS AND HORSE BREEDERS. V\T THE CLYDESDALE HORSE BONNY SCOTLAND ILL travel the Ashburton district this season wherever inducements offer. For pedigree see cards. Terms £3, payable Ist January, 1881. Groomage Foe, 55., payable first service. Further particulars by 274 g W. FERGIE, in charge. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, The well-known Clydesdale Stallion YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL. Young sir colin Campbell is a rich dark bay, with black points, stands 16 hands 3 inches high, with great substance and quality of bone, and superior action. He is rising six years old, and possesses a remarkably good temper, which has been thoroughly tested by his winter’s work on the farm of his owner. YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL is by Old Sir Colin Campbell, out of an imported mare. Young Sir Colin Campbell will travel through the districts of Ohertsey, Waka nui, Rakaia, Methven, and Alford Forest. Terms L2 2s. if paid on Ist of January, 1881; if after that date, L2 10s. Groom age fee, ss. N. WELSH, Saddler, South Rakaia, 239 g Owner. yOU N G GLENROY, FOR SALE, Immediately after the Parade on OCTOBER 2. Pedigree, &c., at Sale. 939c-2720 JAMES MUTCH. THE HIGHLAND FLING, at the SCOTCH CONCERT. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE Annual PARADE of ENTIRE HORSES will take place at the Association’s Grounds on SATURDAY, the 2nd October. Entries must be made with the Secretary not later than 4 o’clock on THURSDAY, 30th inst. GEORGE JAMESON, 204 a Secretary. J. L. FLEMING’S GRAND CONSULTATION. ON THE QANTERBURY CUP To be Run in November. 2000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s. EACH* First Horse..i w. ...£4OO Second Horse 150 Third Horse 100 Other Starters (divided) ... 150 Non-starters (divided) ... 200 , If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply aiid result. J. L. FLEMING, Next Bank of New Zealand, 191 g Hereford street, Christchurch.



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT ORR & CO.’S. TARTAHS FOR THE SCOTCH COHCERTT We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK OP NEW SPRING GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. TARTAHS FOR THE SCOTCH CONCERT. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, 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, TARTAHS FOR THE SCOTCH COHCERTT GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, &c ORR AND CO. September let O'! 841c-1820



To Let. TO LET. BUTCHER’S SHOP, in Tinwalcl, con taining six-roomed house and stable. Apply to 948c-27G0 J. CARTER. Grove House, Tin wal J. For Sale. 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. Tenders WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS : No. 25.—Maintenance of roads in the district till Nov. 1881. No, 26.—Wakanui Road—Forming to full width, from Jones’ corner to junction with Beach Road, 290 chains. No. 27. —Bruce’s Road—Forming to full width, from Cochrane’s to Stanley Road, 132 chains. No. 28.—Stanley Road—Metalling 50 chains, 20 yards to the chain. Specifications, &c., can be seen at the Board’s office, Moore street, where tenders will be received, addressed to the Chair man, endorsed with number of con tract, and accompanied with necessary deposit, till 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, Oct. 7th. FOOKS & SON, 925c-260g District Surveyors, &c. TENDERS FOR CROPPING. TENDERS will be received up to the 4th OCTOBER, for CROPPING 100 Acres of turnip land in Oats or Bar ley. Teams can be arranged for to assist in Ploughing. Apply, ALFORD STATION, Ashburton Forks. Sept. 27, 1880. 264 a ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL TENDERS are invited for the follow ing Works : I.—Drainage near Waterton. 2.—Drainage near Methven. 3. —Protective Work, Pudding Hill. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a. m., WEDNESDAY, 6th October next.. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 269 g County Engineer. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY, the 7th day of October, for the following WORKS : 1. For Forming Jones’ road from Thompson’s track to Rakaia river. 2. For Forming about 90 chains of Buckley’s road, near Kyle. Specifications can be seen at the Board Office, South Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed, and addressed to the Chairman. A. MAKEIG, 252 a Clerk to the Board. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : No. 25—Re-formation and Metalling 117 chains, Reynolds’ road No. 26—Cutting, Macfaxiane’s terrace No. 27—Fords and Repairs, West Coast road TENDERS are also invited from Per sons competent to complete a VALUA TION LIST for the year 1881, in ac cordance with the provision of the Rating Act, 1876, Amendment Act, 1879. Plans and specifications of the above works can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, after the 27th inst. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, must be sent in before noon on MON DAY, Oct. 4, 1880. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun., 243 a Surveyor. Business Notices 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. ¥m. K. Dunn, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton, 176 g THE “ CRUSADER ” is afloat for Lyttelton, with a large consignment of all kinds of Material for GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING for ALEX. CRAIGHEAD & CO., About which we shall have some thing to say in this space when the Goods are delivered. A, Craighead d Co,, Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445a ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion oyer the leader



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Business notices. James McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East stbeet, Ashbubton A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 HORSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, &0., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, 69g Tinwald. CHILIE CALLUM,"“-f£a, c %" T WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashbubton, 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 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash 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 Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. iR. McKERROW & CO.,] GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 36 NEW SADDLERY. &c„ &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Stbeet, Ashbubton, (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, &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. 915 g A SPRING ON THE PIPES! 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, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 725c-92g SMOOTHER TO SHOUTHER. [a caed,] TO BUSINESS MEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS OF ASHBURTON. GENTLEMEN, —In consequence of the high costs ruling here in reference to obtaining the simplest of LEGAL DOCUMENTS, and in consideration of my having had seven years’ experience as Law Clerk in Christchurch and Ashburton, I beg to inform you I have opened a DEEDS OFFICE and AGENCY, where all Bankruptcy and other Legal Business will be attended to through me. E. WADMAN, Up-stairs office, Saunders’ Buildings. 839c-189g East street, Ashburton. MONEY TO LEND. Trust moneys—£2,ooo, £4OO, and £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O’REILLY, 899c-226g Solicitor, Tancred street. THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to in form his friends and the public gene rally, that lie has made arrangements with the best SAWMILLS in Southland for a constant Supply of Building Timber, including Red and Write Pine FLOORING LINING SKIRTING ARCHITRAVES MOULDINGS and will open the same OCTOBER Ist, 1880, at his yards, corner of' CAMERON AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and R6bebts, ASHBUR T O N . JOSHUA TUCKER, 17«-884c Proprietor