> iiui—bb : therein with'Bie honest intention of doing ‘ their best for the country, and some of . these-liayej without making a boast of the i: jnattcr,'' incurred 'dutch- pecuniary loss 'from the time "given to public, which ought ’to have been devoted to their private affairs. But on the whole. New Zealand politics are not an unprofitable occupation to the bulk of those persons who are engaged in them. The govern ing families and their connections, of course enjoy the lion’s share of the feast. Sir Julius Yogel, from first to last, and including his salary as Provincial Treasurer of Otago, must have drawn from the public exchequer, at a rough estimate L 30.000, and nevertheless he is clamor ing for several thousand pounds of “ commission” for his real or supposed services in connection with the raising the five million loan ; those services having been given in his capacity of Agent-Gene ral, for which office he gets LI ,600 a year, and which he holds, in defiance of Minis-' terial commands and parliamentary pro tests, in conjunction with that of the lucrative post of Chairman of the Now Zealand Agricultural Company. Men like Mr. Hall, Major Atkinson, and Dr. Pol-' len, who have held political or high public offices for a long series of years, have also in the course of their respective careers,' made heavy drafts upon the Treasury, the precise extent of which it would bo ex tremely interesting to learn. The know ledge, howe\cr, is difficult to acquire. Even .an expert in the public accounts find himself bewildered, amid the labryinth of figures, ranged under a multitude of headings, and published at a variety of times, so that when the enquirer imagines that he has really learnt all which these precious accounts can tell him about a particular subject, he is apt feel provoked at finding in some supplement to the ac counts published twelve months after wards, an undiscovered depth of expendi ture suddenly revealed. Of course it may be that these leviathans whose maintenence is so costly, have rendered to the public services more or less commensurate with the cash outlay which has been required to keep them going. That is not the point under discussion just now. I merely wish to note the fact that John Bull, in' his colonial pastures, is not the ungrateful beast which his political masters com monly represent him to be ; but rather ' does his inborn generosity of soul lead him try and silence their perpetual complaints about the loss which they sustain by at tending to his needs instead of their own by saying “ help yourselves. ” And they do help themselves. Everybody admits that Ministers are underpaid. That has been an axiom as

long back as I can remember. Nobody ever did, or is over likely to become a Cabinet Minister in New Zealand save from the impulse of a fervent desire to promote the public weal. Every Minister looks with scorn upon “ the demnition ha’penny.” If the services rendered by the successive batches of Minislers which have in turns occupied the Government Benches since Responsible Government first became the order of the day could be valued in money, the amount would doubtless be startling ; but. we all agree that such an assessment is impossible, and that,the salaries and allowances annually gratnted to Ministers are simply to be treated as the timid offerings of an appre ciative people, and accepted, not as pay ment for work done, but as the petty gift which le grand seigneur graciously takes from the hand of the faithful peasant. Still, jail things are relative, and to humble

individuals *like ourselves, to whom the daily struggle for the bawbees is more ex citing than fruitful, the sums so paid to the,member’s of the Government do not appear insignificant, but rather splendid; The-salary of the Premier is L 1,750 a year;;the other Ministers get L 1,250 a pieg'c./ To each of these is likewise allotted a handsome - residence, or else a house allowance. /The average cost of repairs to these residences is LSOO a.year. Furni ture, too, is also provided at the public cost. If a' . Minister wants a trip to another part of the colony; all ho has to do is'to find some public business requir ing'-his attendance there, and forthwith he ' can charge the Treasury with his travelling fares'and a special allowance of L 3 3s. a day into the bargain. A steam yacht is at his disposal, and he is quite at liberty to disturb the sleep of the inno cent-Ashburtonians by the noise of the special train, - in which, sacred from the contact of ordinary mortals, but, never theless, at their expense, he is being con veyed North dr South, as the case may be.. i'Uis privileges, however, ramify in many-s directions. If he be of a roving disposition, or possess a soul above butfonk, and ambitious, of diffusing its light over a larger sphere than that afforded by New Zealand, the colony is not likely to object to his despatching himself on a mission to Australia or the United States or Eng land, or the German baths, or any other spot on the globe’s surface where his

genius will be able to move its pinions freely. He will then not only enjoy his salary, his three guineas a day, his steam boat fare, and what not, but will also be able to present a bill for “ extras ” to the Assembly, and get it paid too. On one of his trips to England, Mr. Yogel, then Colonial Treasurer, took his family with him. The colony paid their expenses under the heading “special travelling allowance to Mr, Yogel, LI,000.” These little pulls at the public purse have been successfully made by other persons. Mr. Larnach wanted to go home on his private . affairs, so the last Ministry appointed him a loan agent and gave him L 2,000 for his labors in that capacity, though what he did for the money beyond signing his name to certain documents—l don’t mean bills — no human being can tell to this day. The General Assembly itself is not an

inexpensive body. Its direct average cost to thecountry is about L 40,000 per annum. Last year an extra sesion was held at an expenditure of L 26,000. This was of course an abnormal outlay, although none the less real to the taxpayer. In reality the annual cost of the Assembly exceeds L 40,000, because when it is sitting it in spires all the Government departments, especially the printing, with a nervous activity of a very expensive nature. There must further be taken into account the enormous sums of borrowed money, which, during the past ten years, have been expended on the Parliamentary buildings at Wellington. The ordinaay members of both houses, except the very few who permanently reside in or near the city of Wellington, and are put on half-pay in consequence, get 200 guineas a-piece for their attendance during the session ; and their travelling expenses to and from Wellington cost a pretty penny. _ Those members who sat in both sessions in 1879 received 400 guineas, while the few who were lucky enough to be chairmen of the principal select committees drew an ad ditional L2OO, making LG2O in all —not a bad year’s income in these hard times. Let us stop a moment and take breath, or we shall lose ourselves in figures and in wonder at the munificence of the much abused taxpayer of the colony. Ere, however, we close the - page, we must remember with thankfulness that virtue, triumphing over inclination, has pursuaded our legislators to dock their own stipend by the ten per cent now so fashionable. It was a hard struggle (see Hansard ), and our gratitude should be proportionately deep.—Yours &c., C. W. Puenell. Ashburton, 15th Sept. ,1880.

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London, Sept. 11,

At the wool sale to-day 7,500 bales were offered, making atotal of 196,100 bales catalogued since the opening. Tho tone of the sale is firm.

Sept. 12.

At the wool sales to-day 5,900 bales were offered, making a total of 202,000 bales catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale continues firm.

Three per cent. Consuls, 97§; Adelaide wheat, per 4901b5., 455. Gel.; 4-1 per cent. New Zealand loan, 1879 to 1904. 99. An attempt was discovered to wreck a train on the Ncrth-Western Railway, near a place called Bushey. Dynamite was used by the culprits. Intelligence has been received that the French war-ships have joined the squadron at tke Austrian port of Ragusa.

The match Australians v. the Sussex County Team was commenced at Brighton to-day. The Home team went first to the wickets, and were all out- for 108 runs. . The Australians then went in for their first innings, and when stumps were drawn for the day had lost seven wickets for 119 runs. M'Donnell was not out forty-three. The attendance at the match was very-large. The wicket was not in good order. A serious railway accident occurred at Vauxhall to-day. Two trains came into collision and thirty-four passengers were killed and wounded.

London, Sept. 13. The present series of wool auctions will close on the 29th inst.

Tho cricket match, Australians v. Eighteen of the Clydesdale Club, was resumed The Home team con tinued their innings, but-were not disposed of till they scored 224. The Australians then went to the wickets, but only suc ceeded in putting together 111. Being 113 behind their opponents they had to follow on, and in their second innings, when time was called, had lost one wicket for 47 runs. The match, therefore, was drawn in favor of the Glasgow team. The weather was showery during both da3 r s’ play. Generals Stewart and Roberts have received the honor of the Grand 1 ] Gross of the Order of the Bath.

Berlin, Sept. 12. The Imperial Prince of Austro-Hun gary pays a visit to this city shortly. Constantinople, Sept. 11. The Turkish Ministry has resigned. Sept. 12.

The Sultan has issued an Imperial irade dismissing Kadri Pasha, and ap pointing Saidi Pasha President of the Council of State, which it is hoped will bring about a peaceful solution of the Eastern Question. Constantinople, Sept. 13. Riza Pasha has been ordered not to resist the Montenegrin occupation. Madrid, Sept. 11. Her Majesty the Queen of Spain has given birth to a Princess. Calcutta, Sept. 11.

News has been received that an insur rection has broken out at Herat, and the Governor of the town has been murdered by the rebels

Calcutta, Sept. 13.

General Egberts’ third division has marched to Pisheen, on the road to Bolan Pass, from Candahar. General Roberts has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Madras army. AUSTRALIAN. (Per Pi.eute.rs Agency.) Melbourne, Sept. 13. The P. and O. Co.’s steamship Assam, with the inward Suez mail, which arrived off port on Saturday night, was unable to enter until last night, owing to a heavy gale which was blowing on the coast. Heavy rain has fallen, and portions both of Melbourne and Geelong are flooded. The departure of the Ringarooma for New Zealand is postponed until Thursday. Owing to the Yarra having overflowed its banks a serious inundation has been caused, and traffic with several of the suburbs is stopped. The lower portions of Melbourne near the river are in high flood, and business there is suspended. Messrs. McMeckan and Blackwood’s office is flooded, and fiey have taken temporary premises. Later. The floods are rapidly subsiding in this district. Melbourne, Sept. 14. In consequence of the flood it is ex pected the races in honor of SirH. Robin son will be held at Caulfield. Melbourne, Sept. 15. Mr. Proctor goes to New Zealand on the 20th inst. In the Legislative Assembly last night, a Bill authorising the issue of Treasury Bills to the amount of L 500.000 was read a second time. It is estimated that there will be a deficiency of L 1,000,000 in October. Sydney, Sept. 15. Government have given notice to the Banks of its intention to withdraw L 200,000. All the Protestant cnurcnos in Sydney have expressed their approval of Sir. H. Parkes’ action in regard to Mr. Proctor’s proposed Sunday lectures. Adelaide, Aug 13. The Sorata is greatly exposed to the gale which is blowing, and her position is critical. Adelaide. Sept. 14. The Sorata has not suffered by the late gale. Active pumping continues, and the water is diminishing. INTERPROYINCIAL. (Per Press Association.) Auckland, Sept. 14. Arrived—Southern Cross. When she left Lovuka, on the 7th, Sir Arthur Gor don had not received his despatches, which had gone by way of Sydney. The Emerald had arrived from Samoa with the Governor and suite, and proceeded to Inoa to coal, returning to Levuka to convey the Governor to Tonga, provided the mail news does does not hasten his de parture to this colony. Macfarlane, Trustee in Bankruptcy, was nonsuited in the District Court, in a claim against M‘Gee, to recover LIOO, the value of Akeke, a filly, which he alleged was the property of Brennan’s bankrupt estate.

Mr. Murdoch, general manager of the Bank of Hew Zealand, returned from Fiji yesterday. Among the New Zealand passengers by the Sorata was C. E. M'Yey Thompson. Auckland, Sept. 15.

The Wellington football team left in the Hawea yesterday. They were driven to Onehunga in *wo drags, accompanied by the Auckland players, the parting being very cordial. At a meeting’ of clergy and others, in the Young Men’s Christian Association rooms, Bishop Cowie presiding, a resolu tion was carried requesting Government to amend the Education Act so as to enable authorised teachers and religious bodies to give religious instruction for half-an-hour during school hours. An Association was formed to promote the above object. At the Crown land sale the competition was spirited.

Captain Kerr horsewhipped Dr. Smith, of Remuera, in Queen street, to-day. The origin of the feud seems to be a domestic one. Kerr was arrested, but bailed out.

Three cases of wife-beating came before the Magistrate to-day. One man escaped ; two years ago by'decamping to Fiji. He Returned by the Southern Cross yester

day, and commenced beating hia wife again. At his wife’s intercession he was discharged. Drink was the trouble in all the cases.

Timaku. Sept. Id.

The Corporation have been defeated in an attempt to exact a license fee from milk retailers, on the ground that they are pedlars and hawkers. A test prosecu tion was dismissed to-day, with costs against the Borough Council. In reply to an application from the High School Board for Borough medals, the Borough Council passed a resolution last evening declining the request, and recommending the Board to apply to the wealthy parents of the proposed recipients. Hamilton, Sept. 15

The Waikato Times announces the finding of a rich quartz reef between Nga ruawahia and Whatawhata.

Napier, Sept. 15,

Tho following nominations for the Hawke’s Bay Handicap Steeplechase have been received :—Lyons’ Loch Lomond, Hopkinson’s Wainui, Donnelly’s Pukerau and Rangahoka, Keith’s Hard Times and Ada, McLister’s Eclipse, Ray’s Grey Momus, Douglas’ Harkaway and Venture. New Plymouth, Sept. 15.

The Constabulary are expected to make a move shortly from camp, when eighty men and three officers will be stationed at the township of Mania, near to that portion of the Plains which is to be offered for sale. There has been a rumor about town to-day that some active opera tions ■were about to take place, for all mounted men from the White Cliffs have passed through singly, as if wishing to avoid being noticed as they passed along. Wellington, Sept. 14.

Sidey, auctioneer, has called a meeting of his creditors. The unsecured liabilities are stated to be under LSOO.

At the Supreme Court, Henry Clifford, for perjury, was sentenced to twelve months’ hard labor. Charles W. Nichol son, for burglary, got four years. The new revised schedule under the Property Assessment Act has been gazetted. It is very clear and easy of comprehension. The time for returning forms is extended to the 25th October.

The body of a man was found in the harbor this morning. Supposed to be a man named Sullivan, missing since the 4th.

Joseph Roberts, for attempting to rob the till at the Royal Hotel, was sentenced to four weeks imprisonment. Government has written to the City Council, asking them to take over the management of the Hospital and charit able institutions, including the Benevo lent Institution, and that Government will pay half the cost; also 10 per cent subsidies for nine months. The Hospital Committee of the Council recommend that this arrangement be acceeded to. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency report : —London, 13th Septem ber. Wool competition is increasing and quotations are on an average -id. to Id. better than at the opening. The trade in manufacturing districts is slightly better. Up to date 175,000 bales have been sold. The tallow market is quiet ; best mutton is worth L 36, and best beef L 33 10s. per ton. The wheat market is quiet. Ade laide is worth 455. and New Zealand 425. per 496 lbs. Leather market firm ; best sides at Ilf d. Dr. Lemon has received the following cables from Cape Jervis :

“No communication with the Sorato this morning ; pumps working at night, but do not appear to make any difference. Tug left with hulk for Adelaide about midnight; sea smooth.” “ 2 p.m. —“Pumps still at work ; after hold nearly dry, but unable to reduce water in main and fore.”

Wellington, Sept. 15.

It is stated that it has been decided to erect break-winds along the dangerous portion of the Rimutaka incline. An enquiry into the circumstances of the collision between the steamers Hine moa and Taiaroa, at the Manukau Heads, on the 31st August, was held to-day. After a lengthened hearing, his Worship reserved his judgment till to-morrow. At the Supremo Court, Mary Garrison, for larceny, was sentenced to two years’ hard labor. This session, which only lasted a day and a-half, is the shortest for many quarters. The body found in the harbor lias been identified as that of Daniel Sullivan, twenty-four years of age, a native of Ire land. An inquest will be held to-morrow. Christchurch, Sept. 14.

At Chinnery’s flax works, Rangiora, this morning, a boy named William Doss ing, while feeding a machine, had his right arm dragged in and fearfully muti lated. Amputation will be imperative. Invercargill, Sept. 14.

Authority has been received by the officer commanding the K Battery to form a detachment at the Bluff, to become a nucleus defence force there.

A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to promote direct shipments of meat to England was held this afternoon. The ship Matauragot away at 1 o’clock yesterday for London. The Otago follows to-morrow or next day. Invercargill, Sept. 15.

About 100 acres in the Longwood district have been sold at an average of LS 4s. per aero. The prospect of the Longvvood goldfield are said said to be greatly improved, owing to the discovery of a fresh reef near Specimen Gully, and better indications are observable there than in the other workings. LATE CABLEGRAMS. (Per City of Sydney at Auckland), London, July 30. A great shock was caused by the news of the defeat of General Burrows’ Brigade, communicated by the Marquis of Harting ton to the House of Commons on July 28th. Government immediately took most energetic measures to despatch re inforcements. The Oronton left on the 30th August, and the Euphrates, Malabar, and Himalaya leave about August 12. Each takes a battalion and a-half of troops from England. The corps are— The first battalion 23rd foot and 77th regiment of foot ; first battalion Rifle Bri gade, from Gibraltar; and second bat talion 24th, from Malta ; also, Gist and 98th regiments. u The reinforcements amount to 5,478 men. The English journals and all parties unite in recom mending the most vigorous action, in order to're-establish the British prestige. The Liberals regard the present difficulty as a natural heritage from the position taken up by the Boaconsfield Government in Afghanistan, while the Conservatives retoro that the disaster proceeds from the weak policy inaugurated by the present Government. Foreign papers comment at considerable length on the disaster, and the news created an immense sensation in Paris. Many French papers blame the policy of the Liberal Govern ment. The National# observes that Mi’. Gladstone advanced somewhat rashly in several cases, and this is the only case in which he has receded. He is now bound to take the offensive again. The Pays says that the Premier proved himself absolutely wrong in all his provisions and calculations, while the Journal des Debats pointed out that the English Cabinet must now feel convinced something far different from purely naval assistance will have to be given to the Ameer of their choice. The Nationale Zeitung, of Berlin, attributes the repetition of such disasters to the vacillating policy of the British Go vernment, and to the faulty strategy of the British military commander. The reply of the Porte to the collective note of the Great Powers on the Greek question is that Turkey objects to the eession of Laraska for stragetic reasons, 1 and on the ground of nationality.

The Golos and other Russian Govern ment organs are commenting on the atti tude of the leading French papers regard ing the proposed coercive measures towards Turitey, and reproduce moat significant paragraphs from French articles to show that the French Cabinet and the nation are not willing to join in any real action against the Turkish Empire. The North German. Gazette approves of the attitude of the French, and says that France is not the only power which deprecates a rash solution of the Eastern question, and that no reason exists why allairs should not soon take a decided turn. Vesuvius is in active eruption. An earthquake occurred at Smyrna and neighborhood, causing the loss of several lives and throwing down many houses, London, Sept. 3. News from the Cape is unsatisfactory. The Basutos are not submitting quietly to' British authority, and decline to disarm. The Porto has issued orders for the Turkish squadron in the Levant to rein force. The fanatical party who influence the Sultan urge him to proceed to ex tremes in defence of the independence of Turkey. The Italian budget shows a great in crease on the estimates for military ser vice.' ' Government asks an additional L 2,000,000 to render the army effective. Sept. 14. Ayoub’s flight from the field of battle was so precipitate that the whole camp and equipage fell into the hands of the victors. The spoils are immense. In consequence of the strategy of General Roberts, a large portion of the Afghan army was covered by the British artillery. Ayoub’s troops surrendered in thousands. Ten thousand Afghans were captured. The total collapse of Ayoub’s force was due to the want of cohesion between the soldiers from Herat and the mutinous regiments from Oabul. The Cabulese fled down the Argandak Valley, and the Heratees were drawn off towards the Helmund River. The cavalry started in hot pursuit, and killed 500 fugitives, who refused to surrender. General Roberts brought his whole force up to the attack, leaving only the garrison in Candahar, which was aided by friendly Afghans under the Wall of Candahar. The total loss, including killed, wounded, and missing, on the British side amounts to upwards of 1,000. Of these, only 90 were Europeans. Colonel McLean, who has been in the hands of the Afghans since the defeat of General Burrows, and up to a recent date was well treated by them, was murdered before the battle. The de ceased officer was a general favorite in the army, and his sad fate was universally regretted. , London, Sept. 8. The match between the Australians and an Eleven of All England was wit nessed by 30,000 people. Spoflbrth did not play, in consequence of having one finger broken in the match against Eight een of Scarborough. Sept. 9. The match was resumed, but owing to rain over night the wicket was dead. The remaining English were soon disposed of, the innings terminating for a total of 420. Calcutta, Sept. 7- Since the decisive victory by the British over Ayoub Khan the native population are far less troublesome, and quiet seems to be restored. The road from Quettah to Candahar has been' reopened, and the interruption of communication with the city has been removed. London, Sept. 7. Cavalry patrols report the villages near Candahar full of Afghan dead and wounded. It is stated the British cavalry commence their return to India in a fort night. The Times in an article referring to the Prince of Wales having abandoned his intention of visiting Australia for the present, says the Melbourne Exhibition will likely bo interesting and instructive, but would bo more successful if the Victorian Government abandon its pre judices, and allow the exhibits to be sold duty free.

THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

THE INQUEST. Featherston, Sept. 13. The inquest on the bodies of Ada Pharazynand Francis John Nicholas, who were killed through the railway accident, took place to-day. Mr. Izard watched the evidence on behalf of the Govern ment. Dr. Spratt acted as coroner and Mr. W. H. Bunny as foreman of the jury. In the early portion of the day only the medical evidence was given, certifying to the cause of death. The jury viewed the bodies and then returned to the scene of the disaster by special train from Feathers ton, and on their return the inquest was adjourned to enable the the jurors to attend the funeral of Mr. O. Pharazyn’s daughter and Mr. Nicholas’ son. There wore very lai’ge numbers of sympathisers from all parts of the province. The enquiry was then resumed. Mr. Quinn, hotelkeeper, stated that ho was a passen ger in the train with his wife and five children. He noticed nothing until they got about three chains from the second tunnel, when gravel was blown against the side of the carriage. Ho noticed the two first car riages leave the rails, and was then thrown down inside the carriage about fifty feet down the embankment, the carriage stop ping on its side. In his opinion the wind was not the cause of the accident on this occasion, as he had frequently experienced a heavier wind. In reply to the foreman witness said that ho attributed the disaster to the carriages not being properly un ,coupled. Witness was very undecided at this point, and stated that he was told by a man named Montgomery that there were two new hands on the engine, and that they had brought brandy from Feather ston, and the driver and fireman were the worse for liquor. Montgomery will be subpoeaned to-morrow and examined as to this statement. This closed the proceed ing until to-morrow. Featherston, Sept. 14.

The inquest on the bodies of the chil dren who were killed by the railway accident on Saturday last was resumed yesterday, when the following verdict was returned—“ The verdict of the jury ,is that, after full consideration of the evi dence brought before them, the deaths of IdaPharazy.n and Francis John Nicholas were purely accidental, and caused by the carriage being blown off the line down the embankment on the Himutaka incline; and in the opinion of the jury no blame attaches to anyone. ” The following rider was attached —“ (1) That in the opinion of the jury the Government should take immediate action, by the construction of wind sheds or other protective means to prevent as far as possible the reccurrence of similar accidents on the dangerous parts of the incline, and that direct telegraphic communication he at once established between the Summit and Kai toke. (2) That the gravest censure be passed on the witness Quinn for the state ment he made, without any corroborative evidence, that the driver and stoker were in possession of a bottle of brandy before the accident,; that they were new hands ; and that the carriages were not properly coupled; especially as the evidence shows that the driver and the stoker were per fectly sober, and, instead of being new hands, they had been engaged working these engines on this incline for at least eighteen months, and that on the occur rence of the accident the railway authori ties and their employees rendered every possible assistance in their power ; and the jury are of opinion, from the evidence adduced, that the management of the line is most efficient.”

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1880.



A man named John Irishman lias been remanded to Christchurch, on a charge of gastoiting a man.in... June -last, and rob bing him of a watch. The, watch had been sold in. Tima vu, and s Leisbrnan was traced to Green Island, where he . was ar bfc'atedi ,vt vb.iv;.;-;. 1



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2000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s. EACH. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Next Bank of New Zealand, 191 g Hereford street, Christchurch; ANNUAL PARADE of ENTIRE HORSES on SATURDAY, 2nd October, 1880. ANNUAL SHOW of STOCK, MENTS, &c., TUESDAY, 16th November. GEORGE JAMESON, 211 g Secretary. 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 SATURDAY, 25th inst. GEORGE JAMESON, 204 g Secretary. Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS.



Craighead & Go., Merchant Tailors, TANORED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT PIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS. The undersigned begs to in form liis friends and the public gene rally, that he has made arrangements with the best SAWMILLS in Southland for a constant Supply of Building Timber, including Red and White Pino FLOORING LINING SKIRTING ARCHITRAVES MOULDINGS and will open the same OCTOBER Ist, 1880, at his yards, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 2170-884 c Proprietor. ~SC OTT BrTcTs (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following A-*- among other specialities The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR 1 ’ WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show; It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and; Pastoral Association, can bo supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot bo executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in..., ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by 2Gin.... . ... 18 10 0 9ft. by24in.... ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48a



Business notices [a gaud.] TO BUSINESS MEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS OF ASHBURTON. ENTLEMEN, — In cnnaeq nonce of the VJ 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, 1. beg to inform jam I bare opened a DEEDS OFFICE and AGENCY, whore all Bankruptcy and other Legal Business will be attended to through me. E. WADMAN, Up-stairs office, Saunders' Buildings. 839c-189g East street, Ashburton. ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GANNETT 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. 720c-920 “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-yiste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection ; of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties bavin" a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. • Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. GL F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73c-702c HORSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, Ac., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, 69g 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



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 guai-anteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Orders may be left at Messrs. Jamoson and Roberts, or at the workshop. Wm. E. Dunn, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessoy’s Foundry), Ashburton, 17Gg FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS 1 R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are Iso prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. ’R. McKERROW & CO., G RAIN MERCHANTS, RAKALA. 30 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 be sold at most reasonable prices. Harness of every description made to order, or repaired on the shortest notice. J. TAIT AND CO., (NeXT Cooksoit’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton. 915 g



Business Motices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS ; AT ORR & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW SPRING GOOD S EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, T RE Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmiston, Gunduy, and Co. valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about HALF-PRICE. COHSIStING OF CARPETS, MATTING BLA TKETS, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, &c ORE AND CO. September Ist, 0 841c-182g



Matson Cox,, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Messrs, matson, cox & Co. beg to inform their Constituents in the Ashburton District that for the future the Business in Ashburton will be con ducted under the supervision of Mr. Cox, under the style of MATSON, COX.& CO. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Timvald, Pat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. The contract for their new premises at Ashburton being let, they trust at no distant date to be able to afford to their constituents increased facilities for the transaction of their business. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 T. Bullock. FOR SALE—CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tin wald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. FOR S ALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 2C6 „ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 „ All fenced, partly improved and well -watered. 3GO ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ 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, how 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 Tenders. TO BUILDERS. li TENDERS are invited for ADDI TIONS to CHURCH at Rakaia. Plans and Specifications ■ can be seen at Messrs. Fooks and Sons’ Office. Ashbur ton, up till Friday, September 17th. Tenders to be sent in on SATURDAY, September 18th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. B. M. MOUNTFOR-T, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, September 10th, 1830. 21G6 TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the erection, of a TIMBER COTTAGE at Clear well Farm, near the Hinds, for 0. G. Hamdon, Esq. Plans and specification: s may be seen at our office, and sealed tenders endorsed “ Tender for Cottage,” to be delivered on or before 10 a.m., MONDAY, September 20th. FOOKS & SON, 882c-219a Architects. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ASHBURTON POUND. IVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that IM TENDERS for ONE OR MORE YEARS are invited from persons willing to undertake the duties of POUND KEEPER of the Ashburton Pound. The successful tenderer will receive as remuneration all fees for impounded animals, as laid down by The Canterbury 'trespass of Cattle-Ordinance, 1872, and will also have to comply as to any other details connected with the appointment with the provisions of the said Ordinance.: Tenderers are, therefore, requested to state how much per annum they are willing to pay to the Council for the privi lege of collecting these fees. A House of four rooms is attached to the Pound, for the use of which the suc cessful tenderer will have to pay to the Council ten shillings per week as rent during the term of his tenancy of the Pound. All payments to be made monthly in advance. The appointment to commence on the 20th October, 1880. A copy of The Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872, is on \ 7 iew at the Council’s offices to intending applicants. The highest or any tender not neces rarily accepted. Tenders, with references, endorsed,; “Tender for Poundkeeper, Ashburton,” : will be received up to 10 a. in. on WED NESDAY, 6th October, 1880. By order, P. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, September 9, 1880. 215g-SB3c Lost. LOST, A ROAN GELDING, aged., , Finder will be RE WARDED cn returning same to - 1 ' SAUNDERS BROS., 133 a Ashburton*,