instead of four. His Honor took a note of the objection, and then proceeded to take evidence. After counsel had addressed the Court, his Honor summed up and.tho jury retired to consider their verdict, and, after re maining absent about three quarters of an hour, returned into Court with a verdict of guilty. His Honor sentenced the prisoners to two years’ imprisonment in the Lyttelton gaol, and to find a security in the amount of LSO each to keep the peace for six months after the expiration of the sentence. He also told the interpreter to tell the prisoners that the length of their sentence depended upon how the natives they left behind behaved themselves. New Plymouth, Sept. 24. Mr. Halse, counsel for the Maori prisoners, will appeal to the Supreme Court on four points raised at the trial. (1) That the indictment was bad because of the uncertainty of description of the locality; (2) that the West Coast Settlement Act, of (1880, is ultra vires ; (3) that no plan of the highway notified by the Government under the Act was deposited in the Survey Office ; and (4) that the District Court had no jurisdiction to try an offence in which the punishment may be a life one.

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(Per Reuter's Agency.) London, Sept. 20. At the wool sales to-day, 9,600 bales were offered. Prices were firmly main tained,- and there was a good attendance of Home and foreign buyers. 4i Per Cent. New Zealand Loan, 1889- 1904, is quoted at 96A Best Scotch pig iron, No. 1, f.o.b. in the Clyde, 50s. London, Sept. 21. At the wool sale to-day, 4,900 bales were offered, making a total of 261,400 catalogued since the opening. There was only a moderate demand, but prices were firmer. - Galvanized iron is quoted at Ll 7. News has been received from Capetown that 12,000 Basutos had attacked the Cape Eifles, which are operating against them, and killed an officer and two men. The rifles, however, inflicted heavy loss on the Basutos, ! The land League agitation movement in Ireland is at the present time very active. Trickett and Laycock are both well, and continue in active training. The latter is sanguine of winning his race with Black ham. He has now got his new boat from Swaddle and Winship, of Newcastle-on- Tyne. Hanlon has arrived in England, and has gone to Putney, where he is training. The cricket match Australians v. eighteen of Bradford, commenced yester day. The Australians went 'in first and scored 183, Boyle being top scorer with 44. He was stumped out. The Home team in their first innings scored 96 runs, and being over 80 behind their opponents had to follow on. In their second innings they have scored 88 runs ior three wickets. In the first innings of Bradford, Palmer took six wickets. Spofforth, Bannerman and Slight are absent from this match. London, Sept 22. In consequence of the relations between Turkey and England in regard to the Montenegrin difficulty, various works which have been commenced at Cyprus have been stopped. The Porte has issued a circular saying that the powers must be answerable for any result that occurs through violation of the rights of the Sultan. Latest news from the Cape states that Tambookier, a powerful chief, has joined the Basutos against the British, London, Sept. 22. New Zealand securities are falling to day. Quotations are—Five per cent 10.40 loan, 1021 ; five per cent 1880 loan, 107 i. Intelligence has been received that serious landslips have occured at a place called Namatil (?), in India, by which eleven officers and twenty-four men of a British regiment stationed there v ere killed. The Cricket match —Australians v. eighteen of Bradford —was resumed to day. The Home team resumed their second innings, but owing to the inclem ency of the weather, play was stopped when they had put together 195 for five wickets. The match was drawn. London, Sept. 23. Obituary—Frederick Grice. Six hundred volunteers are embarking for Capetown. . . Constantinople, Sept. 23. It now transpires that the report re ceived last week that the Albanians had attacked and expelled the Turkish garrison at Dulcigno is devoid of foundation. Berlin, Sept. 21. The Emperor of Germany is slightly ■ indisposed. The crisis in France is causing a feeling of disquiet in Germany. Paris, Sept. 23. M. Bartholemy Hilare has been ap pointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. Mauritius, Sept. 10. The accounts of the sugar crop from the plantations are less favorable; 900 tons are loading for New Zealand. Pekin, Sept. 23. ■Serious riots have taken place at Can ton, and the Catholic mission station was attacked. Several persons were in jured. Further intelligence from Canton re garding the riots which have taken place there states that order was not restored until the military had been called out and attacked the rioters.

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Per Rente) ’s Agency. Melbourne, Sept. 22. . Lenora Davis, a daughter of Martin i Simonsen, the violinist, has obtained a divorce from her husband, to whom she •Was married in Christchurch in 1876.

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(Per Press Association.) Auckland, Sept. 23. It is reported here that Mr. Sheehan has received a retainer for the Lands Court at Taupo, re the Murimoto lands. It is also stated that the preemptive proclamation ■will be removed from the Patetere lands when Mr. Bryce returns from the West Coast. Messrs. Sheehan and Whitaker shortly proceed to Waikato to arrange for the Land Court at Cambridge, i . Garrard, an agitator from Sydney, held another meeting of the unemployed this morning on the wharf. Only a few loafers and passers by were present. Garrard threatens to substitute the unemployed for all the newspaper men in Auckland, and to send them breaking stones. 4 Oii reaching Auckland the purser of 'the Rotomahana found that the bureau in bis cabin had been forced open, and L 3 stolen from the cash box. He believes the robbery was perpetrated in Auckland, not while at sea. Auckland, Sept. 2d. At the Police Court to-day an informa tion was laid against John Lamb, for selling bread short of weight. The Auckland railway employees have resolved to petition the Commissioner of Railways for the North Island to be placed On an equal footing in pay with the Southern employees. M. Larceau, leader of the party of French, vine growers,, has selected a fine block in northern Wairoa for vine cul ture. The Constabulary at Kihikihi have been ordered to Taranaki. ... . A&hwell, nephew of the missionary of that name, and sub-editor of the Waikato

Mail, has been arrested for passing value less cheques and remanded. Wellington, Sept. 23. It has been decided to hold a race meeting at Lyell’s Bay on the Prince of Wales’ Birthday. Three young men had a narrow escape from drowning this morning. They were out sailing in a boat, when a sudden gust of wind upset their craft. Another boat went to the help of the unfortunates, who were rescued with difficulty. Wellington, Sept. 24. The Town Clerk has written to the Commissioner of Police calling on him to institute a strict enquiry into the alleged illtreatment of a prisoner by two con stables. At the Cabinet meeting to-day it was decided to throw open for settlement blocks round Oakarua, on the Waimate plains. Proceedings are about to be taken against T. K. Macdonald and Co. for a breach of the Auctioneers Act, in selling jewellery by public auction between the hours of eight and ten last night. Dunedin, Sept. 24. ■ Pirangi, aged sixty, one of the native prisoners, died in gaol last night from consumption. Lee Guy has been committed for trial. Invercargill, Sept. 24. The Waste Lands Board has informed the deferred payments settlers at Dipton that all in arrears must pay or vacate their sections. The Borough Council have voted a sura to the proprietors of the Zealandia Exhi bition for views of Invercargill. The,Chamber of Commerce met to con sider the advisableness of asking the Bluff Harbor Board to reduce port charges on wool and grain to the same as Port Chal mers. A settler states that pbosphorised oats are not efficacious since the young grass began to spring up. Where several large areas have been sprinkled with oats the rabbits left the poisoned grain untouched’

THE ASHBUETON GUAEDIAN, SATXJEDAY, SEPTEMBEE 25, 1880.



Quill and Co. •This Day. Quill and Co.’ Are instructed to S E L L BY AUCTION, At their Mart, THIS DAY (SATURDAY), At 12 oclock, •JL FIRST-CLASS HARMONIUM, in Oak, by Hopkinson, London. Also, A. GENERAL ASSORT MENT OF REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, Consisting of 1 Easy Chair. 3 Chairs, in cretone, 1 Pair Window Curtains ~ Tapestry Carpet, Jr'ictures, Chairs, Fen der and Irons Floor-cloth, Books, Metal Teapot, Oval Table, Round Table Dining-room Table, carved mahogany legs 1 Eight-day Dial Clock, guaranteed 1 Handsome Table Lamp Single Wooden Bedstead, Double do. One Double do. and Palliasses. Washstand and Toilet Sot, Towel Rail, Toilet Mirror, And a large ASSORTMENT of HOUSE HOLD SUNDRIES. BISCUITS, in tins. Oases of ORANGES, Also— -1 Fine Gelding, broken to light bar ness 1 Very superior Draught Gelding 1 „ „ Light „ for saddle or harness 2 Stock Cows 1 Sow and Pigs, Poultry, &c. 2 400-gallon Iron Tanks 1 Gent’s Hogskin Saddle 2 ~ Bridles 1 Cart Saddle and Breechin 1 Set Leading Harness 1 Cart Collar 4 Plough Back-bands 4 Pair Cart Winkers i CAMBRIDGE ROLLER. Luncheon Provided. Further entries for this sale will be received at our Office as under— Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 259g-927c GHILSE GALIUM j Thursday 30th T. Bullock. OPENING SALE AT The Horse Bazaar, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2. TO FARMERS and SETTLERS de sirous of entering Horses for this Sale—Please send particulars at once. T. BULLOCK, 256 g Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2. CLEARING SALE OE FURNITURE AND MISCEL LANEOUS GOODS. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Messrs. Orr and Co. to sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on the above date, the SURPLUS STOCK purchased by them in the Estate of Messrs. Edmiston, Gundry and Co., comprising— Cooking Ranges, Double and Single Bedsteads, Carpets, Rugs, Doormats, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Toilet ware, Looking - glasses, Clocks, Mattresses, Chairs, Tables, Chests of Drawers, Couches, and a quantity of Miscellaneous Goods; also, Doors, Sashes, &c. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK, 253 g Auctioneer. FOR SALE—CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS in one block—-viz., 502, 5C3, 510, 511, situated in Tin wald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. I~ 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 consist of 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. 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. 639, (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, A Four-roomed COTTAGE, situated on the North Town Belt, opposite the High School Site. Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That convenient SHOP, situated 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, 071c-lß6d T. BULLOCK. THE SCOTCH CONCERT SHOUTHER TO SHOUTHER.



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 Ashburton, I beg to inform you I have opened a DEEDS OFFICE and AGENCY, where all Bankruptcy and other Legal Business will be attended to through me. E. WADMAN, Up-stairs office, Saunders’ Buildings. 839c-189g East street, Ashburton. SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. WM. R. DUNN, Reaper and Binder Expert, HAVING located permanently in Ash burton, at the corner of Peter street, and close to Wakanui road, wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Mer chants, and others that he is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Repaint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on hand. None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Orders may be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. Wm, R. Dunn, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. 176 u “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 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. 73g-702c 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. 720c-92g For Sale. TO INVESTORS AND THOSE IN SEARCH OF A Good Farm. MESSRS. POyNTZ & Co. have for Sale, by Private Treaty, a Splendid FARM of 107 Acres, of rich land, fenced and sub-divided into four paddocks, 90 acres in English grass. There is a commodious dwelling-house, large grain shed, and all necessary outbuildings. A never Tailing stream of water runs through the property Apply to POYNTZ & CO.



Matson Cox,, and Co. Matson, Cox '& Go., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Messrs, 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 lot, 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 Robert Wilkin and Co. TINWALD SALE YARDS. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. Messrs. Robert wilkin & Co. are instructed to sell on the above date, A A TWO-TOOTH CROSSBRED wy SHEEP, mixed sexes ; Also, A number of Yearling and Two-year-old COLTS and FILLIES, Draughts and Light Horses, by Glenroy and other first-class entires. JAMESON & ROBERTS, Agents, 255 g Ashburton, ASHBURTON HORSE PARADE. Messrs. Robert wilkin & Co. purpose holding a SALE BY AUCTION OF ENTIRE HORSES, ON . SATURDAY, 2nd OCTOBER, After the Parade. Persons wishing to enter horses for sale will please communi cate with JAMESON & ROBERTS, 234 g Ashburton. Stud. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, The well-known Clydesdale Stallion YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL. Young sir colin Campbell is a rich dark bay, with black points, stands 16 hands 3 inches high, with great substance and quality of bone, and superior action. He is rising six years old, and possesses a remarkably good temper, which has been thoroughly tested by his winter’s work on the farm of his owner. YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL is by Old Sir Colin Campbell, out of an imported mare. Young Sir Colin Campbell will travel through the districts of Ohertsey, Waka nui, Rakaia, Methven, and Alford Forest. Terms L2 2s. if paid on Ist of January, 1881; if after that date, L2 10s. Groom age fee, ss. N. WELSH. Saddler, Soutli Rakula, 239 g 1 Owner. J. L. FLEMING’S GRAND CONSULTATION. ON THE QANTERBURY CUP To be Run in November. 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. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE Annual PARADE of ENTIRE HORSES will take place at the Association’s Grounds on SATURDAY, the 2nd October. Entries must be made with the Secretary not later than 4 o’clock on THURSDAY, 30th inst. GEORGE JAMESON, 204 q Secretary. HORSE CARDS. ORSE CARDS of all sizes printed at the office of this paper. Public Notices. THE ASHBURTON TOWN HALL COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Shareholders in the above Company will be held on MONDAY, the 4th day of October next, at 8 o’clock in the evening, in the Town Hall, Ashburton. Business : 1. The adoption or otherwise of the Directors’ Annual Report, and the Annual Balance Sheet. 2. The Election of Directors for the ensuing year. 8. The Election of Auditors for the ensiling year. The advisability or otherwise of increasing the nominal value of shares, and other general business. CHARLES BRADDELL, Secretary to above Company. 922c-261g



Business Notice. ERIEDLAKDER BROTHERS. TO REDUCE STOCK, AND MAKE ROOM FOB 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 Dace Curtains—large variety. Muslin Long Curtains, a varied choice. Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds—of every description. Grey and White Sheeting—all widths ; extra stout bleached and twilled Sheeting. Saxony Welsh Flannels ; Strong Real Welsh Flannels. FELT CARPETS—Splendid Patterns, Cocoa Mattings in Iyd., l£yd., and Uyd. widths. Table Cloths and Table Baizes ; Velvet Pile Table Covers ; Horrocks’ wellknown Long Cloths ; White and Colored Quilts ; All-wool Plaids—the very best. A Bare selection of New Dress Stuffs and Dress Buttons. Crochet Cotton, in reels and skeins ; Brook’s 500-yd. reels of cotton—best for machine use. Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns ; Paton and Son’s Alloa Yarns. T>l Q Tllr A’f QI n great variety, I Cotton and Union Sheetings ; Floor Cloths iJlcllUiC liD from 12s. upwards, j choice patterns ; Cocoa Mats —-various sizes. WOOL GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES AND RIBBONS—A well assorted stock. Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, Wool Fringes—all shades ; also handsome Black Silk Fringes, Piece ' Velvets, Ribbon Velvets, &c. . A splendid assortment of Scotch Needlework. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs—bargains. The above goods are imported direct from the manufacturers, and will'be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, in order to reduce the stock. 0 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 ULSTERS. 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, &c. 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 ; Menjs 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 ; Crimean 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, OP ENGLISH AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. o Implements, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES: Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., KB., and R.C., and extras for same; Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same ; Drays, 2£, 2|, 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 6to 9 feet, best brands ; Hyland’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 Pumps, and Piping (l£. It 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 Medal. at Ashburton, six machines competing. It also took the Special Prize at the Camara 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 same. 3 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 ; 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. We 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 Patent American and Colonial Washing Machines. o 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, Elemes, 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 Houteu’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 OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. China and Glassware. We 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. ■ ' —o INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. FRIEDLANDER BROS Agents * Colonial Fire Insurance Company.



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT ORE & CO.’S. TARTANS FOB THE SCOTCH COHCeRTT We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK OP NEW SPRING GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. URIAHS FOR THE SCOTCH CONCERT^ Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, rjIHE Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmiston, Gundry, and Co. valued at Which will be SOLD at about HADE-PRICE. CONSISTING OF CARPETS, MATTING BLANKETS, tartans"for the scotch concert GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, &o ORR AND CO. September Ist



Business Notices. MONEY TO LEND. TRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O’REILLY, 899c-226g Solicitor, Tancred street. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Go., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, * (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445<S PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &C. BOBT. MXJBBAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. RM. guarantees all work entrusted to , him to be turned out thoroughly satisfactory and in good working order. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH. ROAD, ASHBURTON. 730c-96g THE REEL O’ TULLOCH. JAMES McDONA LD, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 To Let. TO LET, A SHOP, with Three Rooms attached. The building is situated in the very centre of South Rakaia. For particulars apply to NEIL M‘LEAN & CO., 247 g South Rakaia. Tenders WANTED, Tenders for the cartage of wool from Anama to Ashburton; also alternate tenders from Anama to the terminus of the Mount Somers line. Tenders to be sent in by the 15th Octo ber. • 248 g W. S. PETER. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY,’ the 7th day of October, for the following WORKS 1. For Forming Jones’ road from Thompson’s track to Rakaia river. 2. For Forming about 90 chains of Buckley’s road, near Kyle. Specifications can be seen at the Board Office, South Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed, and addressed to the Chairman. A. MAKEIG, 252 g Clerk to the Board. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS will be received up to NOON on MONDAY, the 27th in stant, for the following Works : I.—For Ploughing immediately, about 80 Acres of the Old Railway Re serves, 6 inches deep. 2.—For alternate tenders for Ploughing the same, 8 inches deep, one plough to follow another in the same fur row. 3.—For about Five (5) Miles of Sod Fencing. Specifications to be seen at the Board’s Office, South Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. A. MAKEIG, 240 g Clerk to the Board. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. rNDERS are invited for the following WORKS : No. 25—Re-formation and Metalling IX7 chains, Reynolds’ road No. 26—Cutting, Macfarlane’s terrace] No. 27 —Fords and Repairs, West Coast road TENDERS are also invited from Per sons competent to complete a VALUA TION LIST for the year 1881, in ac cordance with the provision of the Rating Act, 1876, Amendment Act, 1879. Plans and specifications of the above works can be seen at the Road -Board Office, Mount Somers, after the 27th inst. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, must be sent in before noon on MON DAY, Oct. 4, 1880. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. C. J. W. COOKSON, Jror., 243 g Surveyor. THE RICH LAMP FLING, "conoPr™ WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS No. 25.—Maintenance of roads in the district till Nov. 1881. No. 26.—Wakanui Road—Forming to full width, from Jones’ comer to junction with Beach Road, 290 chains. No. 27. —Bruce’s Road—Forming to full width, from Cochrane’s to Stanley Road, 132 chains. No. 28.—Stanley Road—Metalling 50 , chains, 20 yards to the chain. Specifications, &c., can he seen at the Board’s office, Moore street, where tenders will be received, addressed to the Chair man, endorsed with number of con tract, and accompanied with necessary deposit, till 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, Oct. 7th. • FOOKS & SON, 925c-260g District Surveyors, &c.