the House on that subject, and that the publicans have no longer the power that they had in 1878.

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, July 14. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7- 30. NEW BILL. The Deceased Wife’s Sister Marriage Bill was received from the Council, and read a first time. chairman of committee. On the motion for going into Com mittee, The Hon. J. Hall moved that Mr. Hurst act pro. tem. as Chairman of Com mittees. Mr. Macandrew thought that an older and more experienced member should be selected. He named Mr. Thomson. Mr. Shrimski formally moved Mr. Thomson to the chair. Mr. Thomson said he was not consulted as to his name being put forward on this occasion. He was sensible of the honor intended, but he could not think of occupying the chair unless he was called to it unanimously. He asked that his name might be withdrawn. Mr. Thomson’s name was withdrawn. Mr. Seddon suggested that Mr. Hurst’s name should be withdrawn, and with a view of at once ending the difficulty he proposed Colonel Trimble. Mr. Shephard appealed to Mr. Hurst to solve the difficulty, and decline to allow his name to be put to the vote. By that means he would prove his fitness to be elected at some future time. Colonel Trimble said it was out of the question that a mere routine piece of business should be taken out of the hands of the Government. He was sure that the Premier had no party feeling when they proposed Mr. Hurst. On the question that Mr. Hurst’s name stand part of the question, the House divided —Ayes, 37 ; Noes, 33. Mr. Stewart then moved the previous question. He pointed out that the division showedjthat there was a large proportion of thej House against Mr. Hurst. No man with any self-respect would think about occupying the chair with a bare majority of four in his favor. No one would occupy the chair who had not the unanimous, or all but unanimous, vote of the House.

Mr. Bunny seconded the motion. Mr. Lund on moved the adjournment of the House.

The motion for adjournment was nega tived on the voices. The House divided on the motion that the question be now put—Ayes, 41; Noes, 37.

Mr. Reeves moved that the House now adjourn. Mr. Turnbull seconded. Mr. Hurst said the Premier had asked him to take the chair that evening. Be yond that he had nothing to do with the matter. He felt that he would have been doing himself an injustice, if he had, as he was strongly disposed to do, followed the example of the member for Clutha, and retired. The main objection to him was that he had seen it to be his duty to change sides. He did it in all good faith, but at the same time he felt that it was an injustice to him to try to destroy his public reputation. He regretted what had trans pired that evening, and he now begged to withdraw from the position to which he had been voted.

The Hon. J. Hall said that the conduct of the Opposition forced the Government to insist on the motion. Now, however, that Mr. Hurst wished to retire Govern ment would not object. At the same time he desired to express the opinion of the Government that the course adopted by Mr. Hurst bad been a dignified one. Mr. Reeves withdrew his motion for ad journment. IN COMMITTEE. The House went into committee on the Members of the General Assembly Ex penses Bill. After a few unimportant clauses had been considered, progress was reported, and the Bill made an Order of the Day for that day week. The House went into Committee on the Dentists Bill, which was passed with amendments.

The House went into Committee on the Municipal Corporations Act Amendment Bill. Subsection .2 of clause 1, was struck out on a division by 27 to 20. Clause 19 was struck out.

At 12.30 the House adjourned. Thursday, July 15. Mr. Reeves gave notice to move that Resident Magistrates and Wardens be re moved at least once in three years. Replying to a question, the Hon. John Hall did not think colonial printing offices could compete- in price with Home printers in the supply of telegraph forms, but would consider the matter.

The Hon. J. Bryce introduced the Maori Prisoners Bill, and asked for its passage through all its stages to-morrow. Several other Bills were advanced a stage.

A motion by Mr. George was passed that the House sit on Mondays, and the Premier said Government were consider ing the propriety of asking the House to sit at noon on Wednesdays, in view of the large amount of business on hand. Sir George Grey moved for the appoint ment of a Committee to enquire into the reason why six licenses were refused to be renewed to a brewer at the Thames, named Louis Ehrenfried.

A discussion followed, in which it was shown that no Committee was required, as the Public Petitions Committee was the proper tribunal to consider the matter. It was urged against this that the law really provided no appeal from the Licen sing Bench, and Sir Wiiliam Fox said such appeal was available to licensees in Scot land, but did not work well. The motion was lost by 27 to 32 votes. The Hospital and Charitable Aid Endow ments Bill was read a second time. The Otago Harbor Board Empowering Bill was in Committee till 1 o’clock, when the House rose. Friday, July IG. The House met at 2.30 p.m. Mr. Hamlin asked without notice, if the attention of Government had been called to a dramatic representation “ The Kellys,” which had been suppresed by the police in Sydney, and which was adver tised to be played in Wellington to-mor row, and if so, were steps to be taken to prohibit it. The Hon. John Hall replied that the attention of Government had been directed to the subject, but they had no pov er to stop it. In Sydney they must have had some special power. The House would be asked to pass a general measure to meet such cases in future. Replying to questions, it was stated that the compilation of Maori history was com menced in 1835, and while the compiler had been paid L 562 for sixteen months’ work, Government had no knowledge when it would bo completed.—The West Coast Commissioners’ report Would be printed in Maori. —ln Canterbury, a school had been established for instruction in Agriculture. It had a landed endow ment of 100,000 acres, and was open to the whole colony, practically free of clisttgG* —Government vas in correspon dence with the Banks for a renewal of the silver currency. The amount in New Zealand requiring renewal was about L 67,000. —lt was not intended at present to amend the Land Act in connection with deferred payment lands, so as to deal under the ballot instead of by auction, ' The Imprest Supply Bill for L 250,000 was introduced and passed through all its stages.

Mr. Sheehan stated that imputations had been made against him during his absence which, when he got the oppor tunity, he would be able to repel. Mr. Bryce moved the second reading of the Maori Prisoners Bill. When Go vernment took office they found the west coast difficulty in an aggravated form. The L 55,000 vote placed at their disposal for road purposes had, notwithstanding what had been said to the contrary, been highly beneficial. Government had shown the natives that on the one hand they were willing to deal fairly with them, and on the other hand they were resolved upon dealing fairly. Before the House was again called together he hoped to see hundreds of persons settled an the Waimate plains, and the difficulty itself completely solved. After re moving the surveyors from the plains, the natives appeared to think they were bound to resort to ploughing operations to assert their right. That was no ordinary trespass. Had they been brought to trial they would only have received a few days’ imprisonment, so they would have been enabled to re turn to their district in a body that would have been dangerous to the peace and order and good government of the colony. What Government proposed was to liberate one or two of these men from time to time. By that means they hoped to avert all likelihood of farther disturb ance. There was a fair prospect of this difficulty being finally settled, and he hoped the House would do nothing cal culated to destroy that prospect. Messrs. Te Wheoro and Tornoana spoke against the Bill. Mr. Stewart argued that its effect would be to deprive the prisoners of their right to apply for habeas corpus. Mr. Turnbull also dissented expresing an opinion that, if they released the men, and pointed out the reserves made for them, telling them that if they disturbed the place, they would forfeit these re serves, that would have tho desired effect. The House adjourned at 5.30

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LATEST FROM EUROPE,

( Reuter's 1 'ele« > a ms.) London, July 13.

The cricket match, Australians vei'sus Leicestershire county team, at Leicester, was continued to-day. The Home team were all out for 1)5 runs in their first innings, being 47 runs behind their oppon ents. The Australians then went in for their second innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost no wickets for (id runs.

Consols, 98g-. New Zealand securities unchanged. The markets for the South Australian and New Zealand breadstuff's and Aus tralian tallow are unchanged.

Scotch pig iron in London continues to advance in price, and is to-day quoted at 545.

Accounts of the hop crop are less favor able, the crops being partially damaged by excessive rains. The Gazette to-day contains the official announcement of conferring the honor of Knighthood on Mr. O’Rorke, Speaker of the House of Representatives of New Zealand.

London, July 14.

The Queen has congratulated the English Volunieers on their progress during the twenty-one years of their ex istence.

The match between the Australians and Leicestershire County was continued to day. The Australians in their second innings, when stumps were drawn, had lost seven wickets for 200 runs. The match was drawn. Murdoch was bowled after making 73 runs. It is expected that there will be a de ficiency in the Russian harvest amounting to 9,750,000 quarters. The Merchant Shipping and Under writers’ Association report the arrival of the Salamanca, from Lyttelton, sailed April 16th ;. Padishah, from Lyttelton, April 20th ; Buttermere, from Lyttelton, April 28th. London July 15.

Tenders are invited for a loan of LIOOjOOO, for the city of Hobart Town, to bear interest at the rate of 5 per cent.

A terrible explosion occurred to-day in one of the collieries near Newport, Mon mouthshire, by which 119 miners met with their death.

Paris, July 15.

A grand National Fete was held here to-day, and was made the occasion for pre senting various regiments of the French army with new colors. The whole pro ceedings of the day were carried out in a splendid manner. Constantinople,' July 14. Fighting has commenced between the Albanians and Montenegrins. The Porte continues to take steps to offer armed resistance to any attempts that may be made to enforce the decision of the Berlin Conference, and for that purpose Turkish troops are being massed at Adrianoplo, Salonica, Volo, Prevesa, and Thessaly—Gallipoli, in the Dardanelles is moreover being strongly fortified. Constantinople, July 15.

The Porte has engaged an official of the German Treasury to undertake the re organisation of the finances of Turkey. Washington, July 14.

The Republican Convention have chosen Mr. Garfield as their candidate for the Presidentship. He has accepted the nomination.

Calcutta, July 14.

Intelligence has been received from Afghanistan that Yakoub Khan, Governor of Herat, who left that city recently for the purpose of attacking Candahar, has arrived at Farrah, and resumed his march towards Candahar.

AUSTRALIAN. {Per Reuter's Agency.) Melbourne, July 14. Sailed—Ringarooma, for the Bluff. The result of the elections, so far as known at 9 p.m., show's—Ministerialists, 22 : Opposition, 24. The former have lost four and gained two. The excitement is very great. Melbourne, July 15. Mata is favorite for the Melbourne Cup at 1000 to 50. Brisbane, duly 16. Writs have been served upon the Premier, Colonial Treasurer, and upon Palmer, Colonial Secretary, for L 3,000 each, for sitting in the Legislative Assembly, while, as alleged they were dis qualified from doing so. In the Assembly last night a Committee ■was appointed to enquire into the petition of a statement making allegations against the conduct of the Queensland Govern ment business in London, and implicat ing Mcllwraith, Premier, and Palmer, Colonial Secretary. The Union Company’s s.s. Arawata and Pacific mail steamship City of Cork, sailed for Auckland yesterday.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

(Per Press Association.)

Auckland, July 15.

Wickham, proprietor of the Auckland Free Lance, had his nose severely pulled by a member of the Froliques Company, for condemning their entertainment before seeing it, as ‘‘another lot of Yankee trash. ” Other newspapers speak well of the per formance. Wickham did not get an advertisement, which is supposed to be the cause of his animus.

Auckland, July 16. A boy named Stokes was killed through the fall of a tree at Ohaupo. The Industral Home enquiry is being continued by Mr. Habens. The evidence

taken of Miss Mary Yickers, late Secre tary of the Ladies Committee, was strongly against the master and matron. Grahamstown, July 15.

A meeting called last night by circular was largely and influentially attended, to consider what steps should be taken re garding the petition for removal of the Resident Magistrate, now before the House. The following resolutions were carried unanimously : meeting has entire confidence in Mr. Kenrick as R.M. for this district, and de sires to testify to the strict impartiality which has distinguished his judicial pro ceedings ; and that this meeting endorses the opinion expressed at a meeting of justices previously held. 2, That it is the opinion of this preliminary meeting that an opportunity should be given to the whole Thames male adult population to express their entire confidence in the honorable and equitable justice manifested in the decisions given by Henry Kenrick, Esq., their present Magistrate ; and, further, that this opportunity should be given by calling a public meeting at an early date, and that any resolutions passed to that effect at such meeting be forwarded to the Minister of Justice, to Parliament, and the worthy Magistrate. A public meeting is to be held to-morrow. Napier, July 16.

A party specially selected to visit and report on the Mohaka quartz reef, re turned to-day, and brought back a quarter of a ton of stone, and lodged it in tho Bank of New Zealand for transmission to Auck land for crushing and testing- The party reported that quartz reefs un doubtedly have been discovered of an auriferous character, but the gold is ex tremely fine, and must he treated as such, requiring large capital and perseverance. Nelson, July 15.

The Hon. N. Edwards, M.L.C., died at his residence, Sunnyside, this morning, aged 58. Wellington. July 15.

The City Council intend to resume the work of stone-breaking, so as to afford employment to a large number of men. Government will probably send a further detachment of men to Patea. Wellington, July 16.

It is intended to send another batch of 25 unemployed to Patea in a week, and more three weeks hence. Blenheim, July 16.

Stevenson’s Hotel at Renwicldown, 7 miles from Blenheim, was destroyed by fire last night. One man, at present un known, was burnt to death. Kumara, July 14.

The body of John Whelan was recovered shortly before five o’clock this morning, and buried with the two others, Denis, his brother, and Philip Cumins. The funeral was largely attended, nearly 1,000 persons following. All the places of business were closed, and but few claims on the goldfield worked during the day. Timaku, July 10.

At Saltwater Creek, near Timaru, yes terday, a child of two years, the son of a farmer named Wilson, was knocked down by a pig and gored by the animal’s tusks, so severely that its life is despaired of. Two fingers of the child’s left hand were bitten through, and the hand had to be amputated at the hospital, while its head, face, and body, are covered with lacerated wounds.

Dunedin, July 15.

In the case of Alves v. the Corporation of Dunedin, the Court awarded plaintiff L 2,600 and costs. The costs amount to nearly L 4,000. The Corporation offered L 1,200 before the case came on. Dunedin, July 16.

A splendid antimony lode has been discovered at the head of Lake Wakatipu.

George Russell, a butcher’s assistant, was found dead in his bed at Queenstown, having blown his brains out. No report of fire-armwas heard though the other inmates were separated only by a canvas partition. No cause is assigned for the act.

Invercargill, July 14.

The investigation of the charge of man slaughter against Dr. Moffat, of Winton, was resumed at the Police Court to-day, and resulted in accused being committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court. Bail was allowed, accused in L2OO and two sureties in L2OO each. Invercargill, July 16.

Some excitement exists in Riverton over a miniature rush to the creeks not a hundred yards from the township. About a dozen men are at work, and a few specks are found in every dish but not enough to pay. The false bottom only is pierced, and if gold is still found, parties intend testing the true bottom. The Daniel rabbit skin, building stone, petrification, etc., collection, for the Mel bourne Exhibition, is still open, and is visited by large numbers. Suggestions have been made that a very fine collection of New Zealand fishes in the Museum col lection at the Athenreum should be sent to the Exhibition.

The building trade here is pretty brisk, a hotel and four shops going up in the main street, and a girls’ high school, hall of justice, and several private buildings in other parts of the town.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1880.



To Let. STUBBLE LAND TO LET. GOOD STUBBLE LAND, on the Lag ' mohr estate, within easy distance of a Railway Station, TO LET. Apply for particulars to 977 g D. M'LEAN, Lagmohr. Wanted. WANTED— A SITUATION as Cook or Needle Woman in a gentleman’s family. Country preferred, good refer ences. Apply at once, Herald office. 602c-4Cte WANTED KNOWN —That C. Haw kins, the Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds _of Boots Made and Repaired.' 805(i —4170 Alfred Harrison. This Day. SATURDAY, JULY 17. 12 noon. UNDER BILL OF SALE. A LFRED HARRISON will sell at his yards on SATURDAY NEXT, at 12 o’clock noon (unless the claim of the mortgagees is previously satisfied) the following : 1 1 1 1 2 I 1 DRAUGHT MARE DRAUGHT GELDING REAPER & BINDER CHAFF-CUTTER PLOUGHS SET HARROWS DRAY Harness and Sundries. 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer.



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MR. W. G. J. BLUETT, favored with instructions from Mr. Robert Ander son, who is relinquishing his Dairying for the purpese of shoop-farming, will offer b y PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE FARM, BROOKLAND, FORD’S ROAD, WATERTON, NEAR TINWALD AND WINSLOW, ON MO & DAY, 19TH JULY, 1880. AT ELEVEN O’CLOCK SHARP, To the minute, THE WHOLE OF HIS LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, LOT OF HARNESS, LEADING, SHAFT, AND PLOUGH, DAIRY UTENSILS, TWO DOUBLE CfIEESE-PRESSES, YATS, TUBS, CUTTERS, &c., Also, (On account of Mr. Wm. Anderson), CiK FAT STEERS and £>£ AO HEIFERS (prime quality) AO IKA PRIME FAT CROSS- f AwU BRED WETHERS LUU FAT BACON PIGS 6 COLTS and FILLIES a Rising 3 years by Prince Royal and Rob Roy. 500 BUSHELS barley 500 3000 G 3000 OATS The Auctioneer wishes to draw the attention of persons requiring REALLY GOOD COWS to this Sale. The Messrs. Anderson have long been famous for their Dairy Stock, both in the Ellesmere and Ashburton districts. In fact, the quality of their COWS AND DRAUGHT STOCK is UNSURPASSED, and therefore requires no puffing. Luncheon Provided. On account of the large number of lots, The Sale Will COMMENCE at 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. Terms at Bale. W. G. J. BLUETT, Auctioneer, Leeston and Southbridge. Conveyances will meet the first train from North and South to convey buyers to the farm. 22a Edffiiston, Gundry, and Co. Property Sales. MESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co. will hold PROPERTY SALES EVERY ALTERNATE SATURDAY, At their AUCTION ROOMS, EAST STREET. The Sales for Month will take place on SATURDAY, 24th JULY, Persons desirous of entering Properties for these Sales will please send particu lars to EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co., Auctioneers. Sale at 1 o’clock. 120



For Sale. BAR Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. S2Bg Tenders. TO CONTRACTORS. TENTERS are invited for Forming an EMBANKMENT at Mr. Homersham’s Wool - scouring Works. Plans and specifications may be seen at our Office, and Tenders, enclosing a guarantee deposit of Five Pounds, are to be delivered not later than 4 p.ra. on FRIDAY, July 23. 36g FOOKS AND SON. SOUTH RAKAIA TOAD DISTRICT. J TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY, the loth inst., for the following WORKS, on the Rakaia Township : Forming about Three Chains of Bowen street. Metalling about 8 Chains of Chapman and Bowen streets. Sinking a well on Bowen street. Tenders to be endorsed, and addressed to the Chairman Township Works Com mittee. A. MAKEIG, 17q Clerk to Board. TENDERS FOR FENCING AND PLOUGHING THE SOUTH RAKAIA DOMAIN. WRITTEN TENDERS will be re- VV ceived up to Noon on THURS DAY, the 22nd Instant, for the following WORKS : For Fencing 90 chains of the South Rakaia Domain (Sod Wall) For Ploughing about 50 acres of same. Tenders to be endorsed, and addressed to Chairman of the Board. Specifications can be seen, and all par ticulars obtained, from the Secretary. A. MAKEIG, 350 Hon. Secretary. RESERVES TO LET ON LEASE. RESERVES made for PLANTATION Purposes, situated in ASHBY DISTRICT. On North Moeraki Downs. SELWYN AND HAWKINS DIS TRICT. Alongside the Malvern Railway And on Kirwee and Malvern road, between Kirwee and Bleak Hous6 road. f ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Alongside G.S. Railway, Dromore , Between Ashburton and Hinds And Eastward of Township. Full description and conditions may b obtained on application to the under signed. Tenders, stating rental offered per acre for first five years and for remaining five years, will be received on or before MON DAY, 26th July, adiressed —“ The Chair man Plantation Board, care of Alex. Lean, Estate Agent, Hereford street, Christchurch. ” 17th July, 1880. 380 Public Notices MISSING FRIENDS. IF this should reach the eye of THOMAS ROACH, who left Nelson about six years ago, last heard of at R. Mcßae’s, Richmond, he will hear of some thing to his advantage by sending his address to the Office of this Paper. 24a GRAZING. HORSES taken to Graze. Apply, Thos. Peahce, Clifton Farm, Ashburton. 32g ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, A GENERAL COMMITTEE MEET ING will be held at Shearman’s Hotel on WEDNESDAY, 21st July, at 3 p.m. GEO. JAMESON, 33a Secretary. BANKRUPT ESTATE OF ALEX. SPRING. A MEETING of the Creditors of Alex. Spring will beheld at Messrs. Saunders Brothers’, office, on SATUR DAY, JULY 17th, at 2 p.m. JOSIAH BIRCH, 39a Trustee. CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL. FRIDAY, JULY 23. ON the above date a LECTURE will be delivered in the Cambridge School, the proceeds to be devoted to augmenting the School Harmonium Fund. The Lecture will be given by Mr. H. Cape-Williamson, Schoolmaster, and the subject, “AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY.” Admission —One Shilling. 37a PUBLIC NOTICE. IP you want a first-class SEWING MACHINE, hand or treadle, either for Cash or Deferred Payment, go at once to T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY, STOREKEEPERS, &c., Sole agents for Ashburton for the world famed “ Wanzers, ” for “Singer’s” superior simple working machines, and “ Wertheim’s ” celebrated. A Large Supply just Received. Orders Promptly Attended to. 636c-16a ST. STEPHEN’S PARISH BAZAAR. THE VESTRY of St. Stephen’s Parish beg to notify that all contributions to the forthcoming Bazaar must be sent in as follows PRODUCE, &c., To the Store of Messrs. Edmiston, Gundry and Co., not later than Tuesday, 20th inst. LIVE STOCK, &c., To the Town Hall, not later than 10 a.m. Wednesday, 21st inst. CONTRIBUTIONS OF MISCELLANE OUS GOODS Will be received at the Hall up to the opening of the Bazaar. THE BAZAAR WILL OPEN AT NOON ON WEDNESDAY, zist JULY. The proceeding will be interspersed with Singing and Music during the day. AN ENTERTAINMENT Will also be given. liter 6 p.m. the charge of admission Ibe Is., and half-price for children. Bv order. y J. WARD.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON GAS, COAL, AND COKE COMPANY, LIMITED. The annual general meet ing of the Shareholders of this Com pany will be held at the Library Hall, Tancred street, Ashburton, at 3 p.m., MONDAY, July 19th. Business—To receive Balance-sheet, and Report cf Directors for the twelve months ending 30th September, 1879. To elect Two Directors in place of Messrs. B. G. Wright and A. Orr, who retire by lot, but who are eligible for re-election and Two to fill the places of Messrs. Ivess and Doherty. To Elect Auditors for the ensuing twelve months. The following gentlemen, duly qualified Shareholders in the above Company have given the requisite notice that they offer themselves as candidates for the vacancies on the Directory, viz., Messrs. E. G. Wright ~ A. Orr ~ R. W. Shearman ~ F. T. Mayo J. WARD, 667c-43a Secretary. Business Notices ASHBURTON HAIROUTTING ROOMS. REDUCED PRICES. E. A. GARNETT, Hairdresser, East Street, TTfTTLL REDUCE his PRICES from YV June 19th, in order to meet the times, as follows : GENTS’ HAIRCUTTING g^J BOYS’ haircutting, under 12 years 3d. 3d. shaving 3d< A large and well-assorted stock of Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods, at greatly reduced prices. Note the address— E. A. GARNETT’S Old-Established Haircutting Rooms, East street, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald . 565c-9590 LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead d Co., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT PIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BOBT. MUBBAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAVING had over thirty years’ ex perience in some of the leading establishments in England and Scotland, trusts by . good workmanship and atten tion to business to merit a share of the patronage of the inhabitants of Ashburton and County. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises, Specimens of Workmanship by R.M. shown in the window, AT MOORE STREET (Next Door to tho Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 824g-429 NOTEPAPER, EN YELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—Th« cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. quill’s hotel. Opposite Railway Station, Ashburton. SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION for TRAVELLERS P RIVATE SUITES OP APART MENTS FOR FAMILIES. LARGE SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. BATH ROOM. FIRST-CLASS m* BILLIARD SALOON. Wines, Spirits, and Ales, of the most genuine brands only, kept and supplied, wholesale and retail. Note Address— QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), 1 Ashburton. 751a-3360



Business notices _p-| /\ AAf| TO i END, in su ms to su it borrowers, at lowest rate of interest. F, P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, Ashburton. 424c-835g NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £1,000,000. U SUMS OF £3OO « £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. MDOWALL, Manager, 5780 Hereford street, Christchurch. C. W. DXJCKWOBTH, GROCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, (Near Strange’s Buildings.) Goods Delivered at Christchurch Rail way Station. Furnished Houses To Let at Sumner. 42g POSITIVELY THE Last Week! . Last Week! Last Week! OF THE MONSTER CARNIVAL, FANCY FAIR, AND BAZAAR, IN FOWLER’S NEW BUILDINGS, Td-ncred street. STOCK MUST BE DISPOSED OF. FURTHER GREAT REDUCTIONS, Gold and Silver Jewellery. Gold and Silver Trimmings for Fancy Dress Costumes, These Goods are a Special Importation, and will be SOLD AT VERY LOW PRICES. DON’T FAIL TO COME AND SEE THE WONDERFUL BARGAINS. EVERYONE INVITED, 614c-6© FOR SALE, ON VERY REASONABLE TERMS, 163 ACRES OF LAND AT WAKANUI. 100 Acres Cross-ploughed, ready for Wheat. 50 Acres, skimmed for Barley; well fenced. A good Stable, and an abundant supply of water on the farm. The favourable terms on which this farm may be purchased offers an induce ment rarely to be met with. Further particulars, apply to POYNTZ & CO. TINWALD STORE. NEW PROPRIETORSHIP JEPHSON & DAVISON, IN announcing to the inhabitants of Tinwald and district surrounding that they have succeeded to the business hitherto carried on by Mr. J. Escott, in the Store in Tinwald, trust that they will merit the patronage bestowed on their predecessor. J. and D. desire to inform their friends that no efforts will be spared on their part to enjoy their good opinion, and if keeping only the best quality of goods, dispensed with civility and care, and a desire to obtain only a fair and reason able profit on their transactions, will command success, J. and D. mean to be successful. Farmers and others will find their wants well supplied, and on satisfactory terms, at the Tinwald Store, and residents in Tinwald will do well to call where they can be served with an article equal to any to be found elsewhere, and at a figure equally cheap. JEPHSON & DAVISON, .ENERAL S TORE KEEPERS Tinwald. 851 g



Business Notices. W. WHITE, CONFECTIONER AND BAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, BEGS to announce that he has taken the business lately carried on by Edward Taylor, Baker, &c., Saunders’ Buildings, and trusts by supplying a first class article at a moderate price, to merit a continuance of public support. Best Bread, 41b. Loaf, 6d. Cash. W. WHITE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 928g-550c TO FARMERS. GEO. MAUDE, GRAIN, SEED, & PRODUCE BROKER, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL COM MISSION AGENT, Cashel Street East, Christchurch. " |A ARMERS having GRAIN and PRO- Jj DTJCE for SALE, would kindly send Samples stating Prices and quan tities, per Post, will receive every atten tion. BUYERS OF FIRST-CLASS WHEAT, ; BARLEY, and OATS. ' :s Prices and Samples of Seed sent Free by Post. 10000 NEW SHOP. JUST OPENED, TO MEET REQUIRE MENTS. Q OARSTENS & 00,, TOBACCONISTS, Fancy Goods and Stationery Depot, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East street, Shop formerly occupied by Weston. Good Stock of Cigars, Tobacco, and Pipes of every description. HAIR - CUTTING, SHAVING, AND SHAMPOOING on the premises. Licensed to sell Postage Stamps. 766g-366c BEST NEWCASTLE |£§r COALS LAMBTON COLLIERY. 50s. ■eEETON -1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT. aB for CASH. SPRINGFIELD COALS 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash. To be delivered in'my yard. Accounts to be paid monthly. 3S9C-773G C. PERCY COX. T. R. BORDER & CO. HAVE much pleasure in announc ing to their friends and the public generally, that their stock of WINTER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING HATS AND HOSIERY, BOOTS AND SHOES, IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT, Each Department being replete with everything suitable for the season. JUST TO HAND — A Very Large Assortment op Melbourne Clothing, MADE ESPECIALLY TO ORDER. T. R. HODDER & CO. having been encouraged by their greatly increased trade in the Clothing Department, have ENLARGED THEIR PREMISES. Enabling them to keep a Larger and More Varied Assortment. Tailoring In all branches by most experienced hands. SUITS, RIDING TROUSERS, HABITS, &c., made on the most im proved principle, at the shortest notice, and as cheap, or cheaper, than any house in Canterbury. T. R. HODDER and CO., seeking to Encourage Local Industries keep a well assorted stock of Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Manufactured Goods. Boots and Shoes, Imported and Colonial make, from the best C hristchurch and Dunedin Manufacturers. T. R. HODDER & CO., while not pro fessing to sell everything at GOST PRICE, are prepared to meet EXISTING COM PETITION and to encourage all Cash Purchasers. An experience of twenty six years Colonial storekeeping has taught our Firm the value of a Cash Grocery Business, which they have found succeed so well in Ashburton since bringing down the prices of many leading commodities, which course they are still prepared to continue and show their preferring PROMPT CASH, rather than risk long credit with large profits. Ironmongery AND Crockeryware AT LOWEST PAYING RATES. Sole Agents for Singer’s Sewing Machines Sole Agents for Wanzer Sewing Machine. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. ■ ■ T. R. HODDER & 00. 407c-948g