Brisbane, Sept. 7. The Premier has ratified the mail con tract via Torres Strait, without reference to the proceedings which took place in the Legislative Assembly on the part of the Opposition. Adelaide, Sept. 7. The Sorata has settled down. Cargo is still being transhipped, and it is hoped to save 1,500 tons. INTERPROYINCIAL. (Per Press Association. ) Auckland, Sept. 8. Sir Hercules Robinson and party landed at Russell, and visited the scenes of the first Maori war. The Rotomahana sailed at six to-night. The Auckland Licensing Bench refused every application for new houses. The non-arrival of the Waikato con tingent of kickists deepens a feeling of dubiety as to Auckland’s chance in the forthcoming football contest with the Wellington team. New Plymouth, Sept. 8. The wreck of the Rangatira was sold this afternoon, and purchased by Boswell and Co., lightermen, for L 55. The cargo, which is covered by South British In surance for L7OO, fetched L 67 10s. The boats fetched L 23 2s. An official enquiry commences on Friday. Wellington, Sept. 6. His Honor the Chief Justice will be sworn-in as Acting-Governor at noon to-morrow. The Hinemoa, bound to Lyttelton, from New Plymouth, with prisoners, arrived this morning. The Premier shortly after wards visited the steamer, and inspected the natives. When interrogated with regard to their captivity, they expressed j their implicit faith in Te Whiti, and I averred that a year hence the attitude of I the Maori and European would be J reversed. I PER WAKATIPU AT WELLINGTON. I (Special io the Sydney Herald,) London, Aug. 31. General Roberts has arrived at Canda har. Ayoub Khan has withdrawn his entire force to Argundate, north of the city. He was prevented by the Cabul regiments from retiring to Girishk and Helmiond. • General Phayre’s intended co-operation with General Roberts has been delayed. Four land meetings were held in Ireland on Sunday, when resolutions were passed in favor of abolishing landlordism. Mr. Gladstone has visited Daitmouth, Falmouth, Dublin, and Greenock.' He met with an enthusiastic reception at Dublin, and in reply to a deputation at Greenock, he admitted his health was improved. (Sydney Evening Neivs special.) London, Aug. 30. Khelat has been evacuated and the Khan’s garrison ordered to join General Roberts’ army. From all parts of Af ghanistan there come reports of scarcity of fodder, and the horses employed in the military service had to be put on half allowance. Advices from Beloochistan state that the native population are rest less, and disturbances are feared. Serious discontent prevails among the Pathans, and at Kurrachee, the principle, seaport town of Scinde, in Hindostan. Fearing a revolt, the British Minister ordered their disarmament, and has taken steps to be prepared for any emergency. The Czar of Russia has started for Lividia, and will spend the winter there.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1880.



Public Notices. y. K. Sill LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. IVTOTICE is hereby given that the J3I Lands known as the OLD RAIL WAY RESERVES, that were submitted to auction on the 24th ultimo, and were not sold, will be open for application at the Survey Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, on THURSDAY, the 7th of October next, at the auction upset price. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 6th September, 1880. 205 g I "TMPOUNDED, at South Rakaia, Aug. B 26, from near Sodtown, one old BAY - MARE. If not released before Sept. 11 f it will be SOLD at NOON, at the New j Pound. ; GEO. SHELLOCK, 206 g Poundkeeper. Tenders TENDERS. TY/ r ANTED—TENDERS for PLOUGH » ’ TNG four or five hundred acres of Tussock Land. Tenders to be sent in by THURSDAY, 9th inst. For par ticulars apply to DONALD McLEAN, 842c-2010 Lagmhor. MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TO CONTRACTORS. TENDERS, addressed to the Chair man, will be received up till 12 o’clock noon on THURSDAY, September 9th, for the following WORKS, viz.: — SHINGLING CONTRACTS. Nos. 1 and 2—Winchmore road, 2 sections , No. 3—Urrall road, about one mile ' Nos. 4 and s—Lyndhurst road, 2 sec tions > Nos. 6 and 7 —Cairnbrae road, 2 sec- | tions ; No. B—Re-shinglingß—Re-shingling West Coast road' (No. 1 section) * No. 9—Re-shingling West Coast road , (No. 2 section) ] No. 10—Re-shingling West Coast road ] (No. 3 section) No. 11—Cuttings on Rolls’ road. Specifications can been at the office, Methven, on and after Monday, the 30th inst. Tender forms must be signed by the sureties, or 5 per cent, deposit on the amount of contract. W. B. COMPTON, 181 g Overseer. 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- 1 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, 1 to December 31, 1882. Postal District of Christchurch. X, Christchurch and Green Park, thrice 1 weekly 1 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 1 righton, daily *B. Christchurch and Akaron, thrice weekly *9. Lyttelton and Pigeon Bay, thrice weekly 1 *lO. Lyttelton and Little Akaloa, weekly 1 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 Bon’s Bay, twice weekly 17, Akaroa and Wainui, weekly 18. Kaiapcri and Saltwater Creek, thrice 1 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 shiey and Loburn, twice weekly 30. Ashley and Loburn, thrice weekly 31. Balcairn and Leithfield, thrice weekly 5 32. Balcairn and Leithfield, daily J 33. Waikari and Waiau, weekly • 34. Waikari and Waiau, twice weekly < 35. Hurunui and Upper Waiau Ferry, weekly 36. Upper Waiau Ferry and Hanmer Plains, weekly j 37. Waiau and Hawkeswood, weekly j 38. Waikari and Lake Station, weekly 39. Waipara and Cheviot, weekly 40. Prebbleton and Broadfield, twice weekly ] 41. Prebbleton and Broadfield, thrice weekly ■ 42. Inveil Railway Station and Brookside, twice weekly 43; Irwell Railway Station and Brookside, ! thrice weekly 44. Irwell Post Office and Railway Station, as required 1 45. Leeston and Lakeside, twice weekly 46. Leeston and Lakeside, thrice weekly 47. Springfield and Kowai Bush, weekly 48. Malvern Post Office and Russell’s Flat, weekly 49. Malvern Post Office and Russell’s Fiat, twice weekly 50. Darfield and Kimberley, weekly 51. Darfield and Kimberley, twice weekly 52. Darfield and Greendale, weekly 53. Darfield and Greendale, twice weekly 54. Coalgate and Hororata, daily 55. Hororata and Lake Coleridge, via Wind -1 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 i Coleridge and Windwhistle House, ■ weekly 59. Dunsandel and Killinchy, twice weekly 60. Rakaia and Kyle, weekly 61. Rakaia and Barr 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 Gorge, weekly 3 68. Ashburton and Seafield, via Elgin, Waka nui, and Newland, twice weekly ? 69. Ashburton and Seafield, via Elgin, Waka- L nui, and Newland, thrice weekly 70. Ashburton and Longbeach, 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 3 74. Christchurch Post Office and Railway r station and Town Receivers, providing mail-cart, driver, horses, &c., as fre r quired. * Terminable on one month’s notice from the Postmaster-General. 8630-2080



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, 203 g Proprietor. HORS m R D S, JJORSE CARDS of all sizes printed at the office of this paper. Public Notices ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE Annual PARADE of ENTIRE HORSES will take place at the Association’s Grounds on TUESDAY, the 28th September. Entries must be made with the Secretary not later than 4 o’clock on SATURDAY, 25th inst. GEORGE JAMESON, 204 g Secretary. J. L. FLEMING’S GRAND CONSULTATION. ON THE QANTEEBUR Y CUP To be Run in November. 2000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s. EACH. First Horse... ... ... £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 and result. J. L. FLEMING, Next Bank of New Zealand, 191 g Hereford street, Christchurch. COOPER’S String Binder Attachment FOR IHE 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 q C. R. COOPER. £1 REWARD. STRAYED from Springfield, one Bay Unbroken Hack FILLY, white hind fetlock, and branded H on near neck. Any person giving such informa tion to the undersigned as will lead to her recovery will receive the above Reward. 177 a GOULD AND CAMERON.



Business Notice. ERIEDLAKDER BROTHERS. TO REDUCE STOCK, AND MAKE ROOM FOR, New Goods—Novelties —New Goods!! FRIEDLANDER BEOS, are just opening, in addition to their well selected stock—Best quality only in French Merinos ; Brown, Dressed and Striped Hollands; Check, Piques, and Marcella Muslins ; Crochet Antimacassers, from 2s. Bd. Beautiful Lace Curtains—large variety. Muslin Long Curtains, a varied choice. Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds—of every descrvg||on. Grey and White Sheeting—all widths ; extra stout bleached and twilled Flannels ; Strong Real Welsh Flannels. FELT CARPETS—Splendid Patterns. Cocoa Mattin: widths. Table Cloths Table Baizes; Velvet Pile Tablo^3oyers j Long Cloths ; 3sffiite and Colored Quilts ; All-vHoI selection of Sting. Saxony Welsh ]£jyd., and 1-iyd. [orrocks’ wellknown is very best. A Rare New/bress/Si chet tCotton, Baldwir ; Brook’s Pate ess 3-yd. reels ~ ’a Aik ;tons. “cotton rams. -best for :ets 1001 3at variety, tfcon anl^Jnio# Sheetings ; Floor Cloths frofc’&s. upwards. Lclibice Mats—various sizes. [OSMry/gLOWI |;ND RIBBONS—A well assorted stock. Braids, Wool ®i%#— all jdßides ; also handsome Black Silk 11 vets, Ribfin VolveSf &c.#A splendid assortment of Scotch es’ Cambric Handkerchiefs—bargains. The abewe goods REMARKABLY ~ te imported direcUfrom the manufacturers, and will be sold SAP, in order to adduce the stock, Outfitting Department. This department is now replete with the most fashionable and serviceable goods, and exhibits a splendid variety of Men’s and Youths’ OVERCOATS and ULSIERS. JUVENILE DEPARTMENT. —Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits—in all shapes ; Tweed Galatea Suits ; Hats, in large variety ; Trousers and Vests ; Moleskin Trousers ; Crimean Shirts ; Collars,Braces, Ties, Ac. MEN’S DEPARTMENT.—Men’s Geelong Tweed Galatea Suits, Sac Suits, Paget Suits, Trousers and Vests —fashionable shapes, and fit guaranteed ; Waterproof Coats in Great Variety ; Men’s Blouses and Overalls, American Duck (patented); Hard and Soft Felt Hats, all sizes ; Merino and Flannel Shirts and Pants ; Colored and white Moleskin Trousers ; Soft Twill Cotton Shirts —splendid value ; Cnuiean Shirts, remarkably cheap ; White Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (American open back); White Long Cloth Shirts, in pleats and military fronts, remarkably cheap ; Merino and Ribbed Lambs’ Wool Half Hose ; Super Hand-Knit Half Hose ; Novelties in Silk Scarfs and Ties ; Novelties in Braces and Mufflers ; Novelties in Linen and Paper Collars. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF ENGLISH AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURE.



Implements, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES: Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R. C., and extras for same ; Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same ; Drays, 2i, 2f, and 3 axles ; Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows ; Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers ; Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines ; best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees ; Bentall's Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes ; Corrugated Iron, from Cto 9 feet, best brands ; Ryland’s best Fencing Wire, No. Gto 11; Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. Also a very largo Stock Douglas’ and Gould’s American Pumps, Force 1 umps, and Piping (I£. and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. We have always on hand a large assortment of Saddles, Shaft, Leading, and Plough HARNESS, Horse- Cloths in every variety. The Deering Twine Binder Was awarded the Gold Modal at Ashburton, six machines competing. It also took the Special Prize at the Oamaru trial, etc, Having been appointed Sole Agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. The New Improved Althouse Yaneless Windmill Is now on Exhibition erected in front of our Store. Prices are lowered, and are within the reach of everybody, wo therefore invite the public to examine the samo.| o- Ironmongery Department. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to, meet the present depressed times) to reduce the prices to lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases,, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes ; Electroplated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Locks, and general builders Ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glazier’s and paperhangers materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds r Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., etc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. VV e are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. ' A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Black smiths’ and Farriers’ tools on hand. A limited assortment of PatentfgAmerican and Colonial Washing Machines. Grocery Department. The above Department is now well stocked with New Season’s TEAS, in half-chests and boxes; Green and Pekoe Tea, for mixing purposes. Superior Mauritius SUGARS, white and brown Crystals and Counters. “ Venus Twist” and “ Nail Rod” TOBACCO ; “ Centennial” Cut-up Tobacco (Golden Leaf), in quarter-pound tins and half-pound packets. PIPES of every description. Currants, ERmes, Sultanas Muscatells, and Figs (all New Fruit); Jordan and Shell Almonds, Barcelona Nuts. Neaves’ Infant Food, and Robinson’s Patent Groats and Barley. French Prunes, Bottled Fruits, Essences, Spices, etc. A large stock of English and Colonial Con fectionery. A full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, Fish, etc. New Jams, Marmalade, Red and Black Currant and Apple Jellies, Van Houten’s and Fry’s Extract of Cocoa, in quarter-pound and half-pound tins. Cheese Rennet Extract and Extract of Annato. PERFUMERY AND PATENT MEDICINES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. China and Glassware. Wo invite inspection of this Department in particular, as we have just unpacked Nineteen Crates of General CROCKERY, consisting of richly enamelled and gilt, white and gold, enamelled and plain Toilet Sets ; white and gold China Cups and Saucers—small size ; Dinner Services, complete ; and Soup Turreenes ; Hot-water Jugs, in sets, etc., etc. And Eight Casks of GLASSWARE, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters, Water Caratfes, Tumblers, Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, ERIEDLANDER BROS. Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company.



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 HALOIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, rp|HE Stock in^the"’Assigned Estate of Messrs. Bdmiston, Gundry, and Cr, a valued at <£2,000, Which will be SOLD at about] HALF-PRICE. [consisting cf CARPETS, MATTING* ’ t BLAIEETS, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, '&c ORR AND CO. September Ist, 0 1 ! 841c-183a



Business Notices. [a card.] 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 Ashbui ton, 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-1890 East street, Ashburton. 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 Wakaiiui 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. Bunn, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. 1760 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. 7250-92 g “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 Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. Ho makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a porv 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. GK F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c HORSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, Ac., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, G9g Tinwald. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 NEW SADDLERY. &c„ &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next to Cookson’s Stables), HAVE recently opened up a Choice Assortment of First-Class Goods, comprising— Double and Single Harness Shaft and Leading Harness Saddles, English and Colonial Horse and Saddle Cloths Rugs and Waterproofs Bridles, Bits, Martingales Whips, Spurs, Gloves Brushes, Combs, &c., &c. From the best makers, which will bo 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 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS 1 R. MoKERROW AND CO., 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. |R. MoKERROW & GO.,] GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 36



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Matson, Cox, & Co. Matson, Cox & Go., 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 MACHINES 44g T. Bullock. FOR SALE—VERY CAEAP. SECTION (Half-acre) at Trevorton, with comfortable COTTAGE thereon, now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Harris. This is a very desirable property, and will be sold on very liberal terms. FOR SALE—CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 502, 503, 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 266 „ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c,, &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ 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-186g T. BULLOCK. Lost. LOST, A ROAN GELDING, aged. Finder will be REWARDED on returning same to SAUNDERS BROS., 133 g Ashburton. Meetings. IMPORTANT NOTICE. A PUBLIC MEETING of the House- Ak- holders of the Wakanui Educational District is hereby called, at the School room, for THURSDAY, 9th September, 1880, at 7p. m., to consider the action of the Committee in imposing a charge for religious services held in the school. DAVID WILSON DAVID BUTTBRICK JAMES COCHRANE 194 a THOMAS CLEPHANE. R. IN v - .ting. THE ESTATE OF C. AND W. RISELY. A MEETING of Creditors in the above Estate will bo held at Messrs. Fried lander Bros’. Office on THURSDAY, 9th inst., at 2 p.m. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 190 g Trustee. For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. A N 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 544 Acres, adjoining Winchmore railway station. For price, Ac., apply to CUFF AND GRAHAM, 144 a Christchurch. TO INVESTORS AND THOSE IN SEARCH OP A Good Farm. 14/TESSRS. 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.